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‘It exposes a level of brazenness in our society’

Municipality had a contract with firm that saved and restored its collapsing electricity supply

Police suspect a domestic-related challenge as a possible cause.

Chauke faces allegations of breaching NPA policy in relation to the Cato Manor racketeering case

Shebe Maburna is facing nine charges, including three attempted murders.  

Professor Nando Ferreira says it gives patients a real second chance at normal function.

Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry.

Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him.

Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season-long standings.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Jimmy Story, a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, about the American military buildup in the region and pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

The US president said Netflix’s market size “could be a problem” if the planned deal goes ahead.

The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

Mashatile says President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain in office until the end of his term.

The four-day summit is tipped as a forum at which the party will review its performance and leaders

Shivambu says the party will seek to win an outright majority in next year’s local gov elections

The 5th ANC NGC kicks-off on Monday at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni

Cardiff City’s court case against Nantes over the death of Emiliano Sala will finally get under way in France on Monday.

Watch the key moments from the UK Championship final, as Mark Selby’s beats Judd Trump to claim his third UK crown.

Match of the Day’s Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given praise Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton’s skill and intelligence in the Eagles 2-1 victory over Fulham.

Match of the Day’s Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given dissect Georginio Rutter’s late equaliser for Brighton in their 1-1 draw with West Ham, and share a number of “frustrations” that it was allowed to stand.

About 350,000 new places to be offered to ‘neets’ with ‘sanctions’ levied for those who do not engage, says DWP

Young unemployed people will be offered training or job opportunities in construction, care and hospitality as part of a UK government scheme, but could have their benefits cut if they do not take up offers.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, announced on Sunday that...

Kishwer Falkner says Reform leader should apologise to people who say he targeted them at school, even if he rejects being deliberately racist

Nigel Farage should offer an unreserved apology to people who allege he targeted them with racist or antisemitic behaviour while at school, the outgoing head of the government’s equalities watchdog has said.

Kishwer Falkner, a crossbench peer who has...

AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’

A single person claims to have authored 113 academic papers on artificial intelligence this year, 89 of which will be presented this week at one of the world’s leading conference on AI and machine learning, which has raised questions among computer scientists about the state of AI...

Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University’s first female leader, had to pivot from personal tragedy to address ‘a wounding that happened to all of us’

Astrid Tuminez was on her way to Rome, the trip a kind of pilgrimage after months of grief. Her husband, Jeffrey Tolk, had died suddenly earlier in the year, and the loss had left her carrying a weight she couldn’t set down. “I felt darkness and...

A luxury Johannesburg car dealership has poked fun at both Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and his use of Woolworths shopping bags…

The Bachelor star Marc Buckner has gone IG official with a blonde model, after responding to rampant rumours of his sexuality…

‘Real Housewives’ star Christall Kay has teased new music – but many social media users are unconvinced that it’s a good thing…

Here’s why the 2026 Pantone’s colour of year – a shade of white – has been deemed a controversial selection…

South Africa has a significant and growing suicide crisis, with a national rate of around 23.5 per 100 000 people.

The death toll has risen to 12.

A village upbringing forgesdiscipline and courage – now shebuilds brands and breaks ceilings.

It was mostly a weekend to forget for the SA teams.

While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has issued a warning to the public over an increase in traffic fine scams targeting motorists.

Toyota’s luxury sub-brand Lexus has unveiled a successor to the legendary LFA supercar, with a twist.