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A final decision has not yet been formally taken but the controversial project is expected to be given the go-ahead.

The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government’s actions.

Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say.

South Africans are urged to show solidarity by changing their profile pictures to purple.

Police say the deceased got into an argument with Ronald Benn, who then stabbed him to death.

Operation Dudula plans peaceful protest at G20, urging action on illegal immigration issues.

Johannesburg Emergency Services says it is on standby for any eventuality this weekend.

Militants from an Al Qaeda affiliate in land-locked Mali have been attacking fuel convoys for months. The blockade has strangled fuel supplies to the capital city.

President Trump this week said his family has done “very little” business with Saudi Arabia, as Crown Prince Mohammed visited the White House. NPR fact checks that claim with Forbes’ Dan Alexander.

The White House presented a plan for peace to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky this week, but the proposal requires major concessions from Ukraine.

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Hanna Shelest of the Foreign Policy Council’s Ukrainian Prism think tank about reports of a deal negotiated by the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Business Talk is South Africa’s top business podcast and has featured many of the country’s leading financial experts.

Fuel price recoveries in South Africa have deteriorated since mid-month projections, with diesel prices looking at a particularly hefty hike in December.

Discovery Green is an energy platform created by Discovery to connect local businesses with clean power generated by utility-scale renewable plants.

Anti-apartheid activist Sunny Girja Singh died at the age of 86.

Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Scotland’s men and women will begin the European Curling Championship on Saturday looking to right the wrongs of 12 months ago.

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo was banned in 2016 for failing a drug test. He explained how he was caught.

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says Saturday’s much anticipated game against South Africa in Dublin will offer a good insight into where his team stands.

Queen’s Park and Ross County find themselves at the wrong end of the Scottish Championship going into Friday’s BBC Scotland game.

South African homeowners with rooftop solar systems in golf estates should be aware of the threat posed by rogue golf balls.

HyperionDev is a leading South African coding bootcamp provider and is offering substantial discounts on its best courses.

Electric vehicles and drones intensify 5G innovation as needs grow and computational tasks shift to the cloud.

The bank surges past 14 million active app clients, with up to 20 000 customers joining the bank directly through in-app on-boarding.

Recon has not been mentioned as one the three models currently being studied for South African introduction in 2026.

Local reintroduction is anything but just another Chinese carmaker opening shop.