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Samancor Chrome may cut as many as 2,496 jobs in South Africa next year as it considers closing or slimming down operations because of high energy costs.

The South African government has declared gender-based violence a national disaster, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention, particularly for high-risk groups such as pregnant women and mothers of young children.

Olympus Sandton, a R2 billion twin-tower luxury residential and retail development in Sandton Summit, has begun construction after exceptional demand.

Sowetan reported that the Eastern Cape health department has been ordered to pay R5m to a mother for medical negligence.

The South African Police Service presents the quarterly crime statistics.

Batohi is the main witness at the inquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office

Lebo Mniki was last seen entering the Respublica Princeton student residence in Midrand in August.

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood.”

Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine’s response to Russia’s war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.

Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal “safe and sound” on a chartered military plane, authorities say.

President Donald Trump vowed on Thanksgiving to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations in a blistering late-night, anti-immigrant screed posted to social media.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund shows that South African motorists are in for price pain at the pumps next week, with petrol and diesel hikes on the cards.

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund shows that South African motorists are in for price pain at the pumps next week, with petrol and diesel hikes on the cards.

Black Friday is here, but South Africa’s biggest banks have asked consumers to act with caution.

When Donald Trump welcomes the Group of 20 to his private golf resort in Miami next year, he’ll decide who’s on the guest list.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes its hearings in Pretoria. 

Senthumule has been implicated in the political killings task team docket saga.  

The TRC Cases Inquiry is probing the two-decade delay in prosecutions.

US dollars were allegedly stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.

FPL expert Pras Singhal and Statman Dave are both in agreement that Manchester City starters are a must for your team.

Experience of Ulster club hurling final day may be an advantage for Slaughtneil when they take on St John’s at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday (18:00 GMT), but manager Paul McCormack insists they will need much more to retain their provincial crown.

The Betway Premiership title drought could be over in May.

Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron is banned for six months as his side refuses to form a guard of honour for champions Rosario Central.

An untouched slice of Cape Town’s coastline has hit the market – and with it, an opportunity to become the property’s next custodian.

Thabo Bester found shaking? Trendy ‘tenderpreneur’ Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala wore head-to-toe designer labels in front of Parliament’s committee.

DJ Zinhle said people buy fake ERA products and then come to her stores to create content.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend’s action.

R20 turned one lucky player into a multi-millionaire.

Oobit, a leading mobile payment app that enables seamless in-store and online crypto payments, has announced its launch in South Africa. Available on both iOS and Android, the app is designed to deliver simple and seamless crypto payments, leveraging Visa rails to deliver the same experience as Apple Pay. Oobit allows users to pay with […]

FNB customers report that they are unable to authenticate card payments while shopping Black Friday specials.

Cliff de Wit has worked in the data and technology sector for nearly three decades, driven by a passion for computing and innovation.

The SwiftVEE online platform plans to expand after concluding a Series A funding round from several funders.

Mercedes-Benz toppled a recall of some of its diesel models at a German court over a procedural issue.

Changan has officially introduced the CS75 Pro to South Africa, a bold and intelligent SUV designed for families, professionals and adventurers who want more from every drive.

A prominent driving skills expert argues that South Africa should replace the GFL and RAF fuel levies with a new per-km tax.

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.