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Public interest lawyer Richard Spoor won a legal battle on behalf of a former school headmaster who was muscled out of a small petrol station by a large corporation.

Media reports say the US may be moving its Thaad system to the Middle East, despite Seoul’s opposition.

South African Maritime Safety Authority expects more traffic across South African seas

The shooting comes after two people were killed in the same area earlier this week.

This comes after the killing of whistleblowers including those who testified at Madlanga Commission.

China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration’s trade investigation as a “pretext” for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris – which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Many recent client conversations have begun with the same question: If the economy is stabilising, why do operating conditions remain so challenging?  

South Africa is heading for an economic shock if surging global oil prices persist, but ordinary South Africans are advised not to panic. 

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April.

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Over 500 SANDF members are deployed in Gauteng to help the police fight gang related crimes

Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

The MK Party has axed Bongani Mncwango as its Secretary-General.

Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana has pointed out the contrast in two bans handed down for similar disciplinary offences.

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Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey finds

Teachers are used to outbreaks of rudeness and defiance from their pupils, but are now saying parents are some of the worst offenders and affecting staff mental health, according to a headteachers’ union.

More than 90% of headteachers and other senior leaders said they had been on...

‘Real Housewives’ stars Mel and Peet Viljoen’s arrest has been met with joy and plenty of jokes by fellow reality TV stars…

Award-winning musician Brenda Mtambo taps into a new realm in her music career as deputy chairperson at CAPASSO.

Helen Zille’s energetic social media campaign is reshaping the Joburg mayoral race, boosting visibility and pushing DA messaging.

Helen Zille visited the Yeoville reservoir complex this week to illustrate the state of water infrastructure in the city.

We are all for change and innovation, but safety mechanisms surely have to be put in place, checked and rechecked where AI is concerned.

Businessman Robert Gumede says Tongaat Hulett’s downfall stems from massive fraud, not B-BBEE, after years of financial turmoil.

Altron FinTech index shows South African household recovery is under way but remains fragile.

This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.