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South Africa is facing worsening infrastructure failures as a growing skills exodus of engineers and finance professionals from government erodes the state’s capacity to maintain and build critical infrastructure.

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: “remembering my mother, today and every day”.

The board says technologies such as AI and encrypted platforms have intensified the scale

The department says  problems in the country’s port and freight industry will top the agenda

Chairperson of KwaMaphumulo Taxi Association says the department’s delay escalated the disputes

The six people with gunshot wounds were taken to a local hospital.

Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon. Relatives and neighbors in his hometown share their views on his actions.

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

The Msikaba Bridge in the Eastern Cape, which was scheduled for completion in 2025, remains incomplete and faces new delays.

BusinessTech visited the 5-star Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet, which was bought and restored by the Rupert Family. It was truly exquisite.

Lekota broke away from the African National Congress to form COPE

The Democratic Alliance has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze

Mosiuoa Lekota passed away last week aged 77 at a Johannesburg hospital after a long illness.

Mashatile delivered the eulogy at Lekota’s funeral service at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein

Ellen White sits down with Manchester United forward Celin Bizet Donnum for Mother’s Day to talk through the Norwegian’s pregnancy journey – from the decision-making process to the support policies in place.

Welsh rugby savours a rare success while wondering what the future will be both on and off the field.

The Six Nations title was ripped from Ireland’s grasp by France’s last-gasp win over England, but Andy Farrell’s side appear on an upward trajectory once more.

The Women’s League Cup final takes place on Sunday as Manchester United take on Chelsea at Ashton Gate. Can you name every finalist in the competition’s short history?

Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit

Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.

Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Eskom has installed over 444 000 smart meters across SA as part of a nationwide plan to reduce load reduction and modernise the grid.

Not only are SASSA Children’s Grants for Easter 2026 less than projected, but there’s growing confusion over when they’ll actually be paid …

Model Sarah Langa and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are back together after a reported brief split. Take a look…

Despite being divorced for over a decade, the late Soli Philander praised his ex wife, Toni, on his death bed…

Experts consider the report to be fake due to the incorrect usage of technical terms and links to an internet privacy group.

Influx of Chinese SUVs has made premium products much more accessable than before.

I’m speechless, I’m about to cry to be honest.”

“We just have to keep going and believe because there are still nine games left,” said Ouaddou.

iGarden’s new pool-cleaning robot pairs sporty design with a long runtime, though there are a few quirks.

Colossal Biosciences’ CEO says its work follows a ‘moral obligation’ while critics say it’s ‘tech bro’ hype that could undermine conservation

Can and should we resurrect animal species that have been extinct for thousands of years? Such weighty, existential questions were once the preserve of science fiction but are now being played out within an unassuming brick building in a Dallas business...

Despite a price tag that’s a literal joke, this is still a cool collector’s item for gaming nerds.

One of South Africa’s largest civil action groups is calling for the government to implement relief measures to offset next month’s enormous petrol price increase.

Bakkies in South Africa offer owners incredible capability, especially those that have a 3-tonne towing capacity.

This Indian crossover is quickly establishing itself as one of South Africa’s favourite affordable cars.