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Acting CEO Themba Mathibe linked to Hawks investigation

Accused, who is a neighbour of the victim, remanded in custody until February 4

Newly promoted Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashes his car in wet conditions on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.

Families of 18 people killed in Ngobozana Village believe that justice will eventually be served

Pilane is now officially recognised as the rightful traditional leader of Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela.

Municipal workers affiliated to SAMWU and IMATU have again downed tools over unpaid salaries

The bodies of the three were found by a community member.

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Mafia-style syndicates are now targeting homes in some of the country’s top suburbs.

Adv. Adila Hassim asks Gen. Lesetja Senona why Cat sent him a video of an internal SAPS meeting.

Lawson Naidoo says Ad Hoc Committee isn’t functioning as it should because of political interests

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.

Orlando Pirates legend Edward “Magents” Motale believes Relebohile Mofokeng needs strong guidance to overcome a difficult season.

Check the latest on the NFL hiring cycle as teams start to fill their vacant head coach roles after the regular season.

The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the 2026 Nedbank Cup Round of 32. Defending champions Kaizer Chiefs are playing on 4 February.

Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged US President Donald Trump to ‘drink poison’ over his claims that South Africa has a ‘white genocide’.

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Concerns were raised regarding the NPA’s lack of autonomy.

At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.

Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.

Users of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.

Chinese brands are gaining popularity in South Africa’s used car market.

Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.

Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.