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Former head of finance for administrative services in crime intelligence Tiyani Hlungwani has described the appointment of former police minister Bheki Cele as “one of the huge errors of the democratic era”.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement yesterday about the formation of a task team to investigate nine police officers, as recommended in Madlanga commission’s interim report, has been widely welcomed.

The new job comes with a R1.28m salary, which is expected to be accommodated within the approved 2025/26 financial year budget.

Welsh boxer Lauren Price will defend her unified welterweight world titles against Puerto Rican challenger Stephanie Pineiro Aquino on Saturday, 4 April at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena.

Home Affairs and BMA brief media on festive season 2025/26 border operations successes.

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city’s position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork “signed by a judge” to free the accused killer, a complaint states.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Laurium Capital’s Limpopo Africa Equity Fund is a long-only equity strategy designed to provide investors with focused exposure to listed African equity markets outside South Africa.

Keir Starmer’s visit signals a UK–China trade reset but can British firms turn opportunities into real growth?

A sharp rise in global oil prices has been offset by a rand rally, keeping South African motorists on track for a sizeable cut in petrol and diesel prices next week.

While the South African Reserve Bank has not cut interest rates, FNB CEO Harry Kellan is optimistic about the nation’s prospects.

Former Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court on corruption charges.

Sisi Khampepe will continue to chair the TRC Inquiry

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.

This week the commission heard from KZN police boss Anthony Gopaul, Witness E and Hawks head Lesetja

St Johnstone against Partick Thistle on Friday night – live on the BBC – will go some way to deciding the Scottish Championship title.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place.

Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney is expecting Galway to visit the Athletic Grounds looking to “lay down a marker” in Saturday’s Division One clash between the 2024 All-Ireland finalists.

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their first departure of the January transfer window after they a sent a fringe goalkeeper out on loan.

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Monica Geingos is founder of Leadership Lab Yetu and former first lady of Namibia

For the first time in our history, more than 70% of Africans are under the age of 30. This, along with entrenched inequalities, poverty, unemployment and socioeconomic fault lines, is reshaping how our...

Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

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Social media scams are spiking, leaving several residents of Carletonville out of pocket. Police urges caution against these schemes.

The dramatic weight loss is a stark contrast to the fuller-figured Kelly Osbourne who grew up in the public eye.

The Bulls have made sweeping changes for their return derby vs the Lions, changing four in the backline and bringing two Springboks into the forward pack.

Several current F1 drivers including seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton have called for the sport to return to South Africa.

Bester escaped from the G4S-run Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein in May 2022.

Comeback King bids for his first win in the big race.

The partnership aims to use the scale of the SABC Plus platform to expand the reach of Microsoft’s AI training programmes.

A franchisee alleges the failed rollout triggered major supply chain disruptions, resulting in empty shelves, lost customers and millions of rand in damages.

Today’s most dangerous phishing e-mails look legit, pass authentication checks and arrive from trusted accounts.

Frogfoot has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal through the acquisition of fibre assets from Mitsol.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside an attempt to raise levies on fuel and products sold at service stations in South Africa.

The global launch of China’s newest SUV offering will take place in Cape Town this week.

Hijackers in South Africa are using a variety of tactics to steal cars.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.