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President Gustavo Petro defends drug war policy and insists he will not be a ‘puppet president’ of Washington.

Greta Otteson and Arno Quinton died on Boxing Day last year after they were poisoned by methanol.

Lucy Powell also hits back at claims she is running to be deputy leader as a “proxy” for Andy Burnham.

During the bail hearing, the state argued that Meek killed her son and attempted to cover it up.

Matlala allegedly attempted to murder his former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane.

The inquiry is looking into Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior officials interfere in police probes

Residents say access to clean water has become a daily struggle.

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

Munsch was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson’s disease.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Labour MP Clive Lewis about the far-right “free-speech” march in London last weekend.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs.

The charity says the rising cost of living has affected what students can pay for.

Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.

Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

Bradley Grobler scored a brace against Kaizer Chiefs to put Sekhukhune back to the top of the Betway Premiership log.

Nicolas Jackson gets an early chance to haunt his parent club when Bayern Munich face Chelsea on Wednesday.

There’s always drama around every corner.

When will the 23-year-old be back?

I should have been devastated when I came third in a public speaking competition. But the joy that came out of nowhere has shaped the rest of my life

“I am a teenager, living in an age with war, corruption, discrimination, racism, sexism. But no one seems angry about it. People see the slight advances towards equal society as having solved our issues entirely and it just isn’t enough.”

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White House using civil rights laws to wage campaign against school system to undermine free speech, says suit

The Trump administration is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the University of California in an attempt to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday by faculty, staff, student organizations and every labor union...

The Kiffness’ claims he lost a half a million business deal for supporting the late Charlie Kirk has been met with disbelief…

The countdown begins for Miss South Africa 2025! Ten incredible finalists are ready to compete for the crown on 25 October 2025.

The public – including Ian Cameron – have strongly opposed the parole release of Donovan Moodley, who murdered Leigh Matthews in 2004.

South Africa’s top court heard arguments in a case pitting coastal communities against Shell’s oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast.

The smash hit, Sosh Plata, put Loatinover Pounds on top of the rap game three years ago.

Redford died at his home in Utah, surrounded by loved ones.

Through a play titled Phethogo, which means change or transformation, Molepo is fighting the scourge of bullying in schools.

“I was stressed out for two and a half to three months. I knew I had cancer in my body,” says Sabelo Gumede.

Presale season is heating up in the crypto market. Several projects are drawing massive early-stage inflows, with Ethereum and PEPE capturing most of the mainstream chatter. Yet, the big surprise of 2025 is MAGACOIN FINANCE, which has just surged past $13.5 million in presale funds raised. The milestone signals strong community engagement and rising investor […]

Former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga has criticised another former Eskom boss, André de Ruyter, for comparing the solar power rolled out by the private sector with dispatchable coal power.

After more than 20 years on the menu, McDonald’s South Africa is putting the spotlight on a firm fan favourite, the Chicken Foldover. From today, a nationwide campaign kicks off, celebrating not only the Foldover’s loyal following but also its unique appeal and McDonald’s 30th year in the country. Crafted with 2 chicken patties, crisp […]

XRP is building momentum once again. Whale wallets have accumulated over 340 million tokens in recent weeks, fueling speculation that the cryptocurrency could be preparing for another significant leg upward. At current prices around $3.10, traders are eyeing $3.60 as the next major breakout target. While XRP continues to dominate discussions around institutional adoption and […]

Scenic route features rugged mountain passes, river crossings and historic ox-wagon trails.

If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.

While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.