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The tampering robs the utility of revenue while putting excessive pressure on the grid

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

Doctor Khumalo played 397 competitive matches for Kaizer Chiefs between 1987 and 2004, and he scored 75 goals.

The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

Mugabe handed another 18 months imprisonment or a R200 000 fine for being in the country illegally.

A newly-identified species has been named ‘Richtersveldiella sanparkensis’

Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia is briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee.

This week, the National Treasury announced an extension of the general fuel levy relief in May.

The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.

The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

Finance authorities have given notice that Moody’s local operation is being deregistered in South Africa.

The Broll Auction and Sales team shot out of the starting blocks for 2026, selling commercial and industrial properties worth over R650-million during the first four months of the year.

Old Mutual has warned that the Iran War may lead to cost pressures that South Africans are unprepared for.

The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court granted Kagiso Lerutla and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R30 000 each.

The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Mark Allen’s bid to become the oldest first-time world champion in the modern era gathers momentum as he reaches the semi-finals with a 13-12 victory over Barry Hawkins.

Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?

With Hearts out in front, Hibs could do the the Scottish Premiership leaders a favour against Celtic, while the defending champions will hope Rangers can do some damage at Tynecastle.

Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says closing out the Women’s Six Nations with two home wins will be “huge” for the squad after last weekend’s deflating defeat by France.

Former model Christina Storm has rubbished sensational reports of her ex, Springbok James Small’s death in 2019…

State lawyers haven’t yet issued a constitutional opinion on making the register public

The incident in the British capital took place in Golders Green, home to a large Jewish community.

New SUV slots in between the Outlander and Outlander Sport in carmaker’s local line-up.

From a bold crimson arrival look to a viral dark green bubble gown, Lerato Kganyago Ndlala delivered five show-stopping, culturally rich looks at the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards – all designed by Gert-Johan Coetzee.

The ZSL has given us the word ‘zoo’, inspired artists and birthed a quarter of all Sumatran tigers. It has fascinated me since childhood – and the world since 1826

In the spring of 1826, two extraordinary things occurred in central London. The first was the death of Chunee the elephant. On 1 March at Cross’s Menagerie, upstairs in the Exeter ’Change on the Strand, Chunee was killed by a...

Former Nedbank group chief information officer Ray Naicker has been appointed as group CIO of Bank South Pacific.

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

Drugmaker had stalled large-scale projects in England but has now pledged investment at two sites, announced by Keir Starmer

Britain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca has said it will invest £300m in the UK in a surprise U-turn after pausing large-scale projects last year.

The drugmaker had pulled back projects in Britain after becoming disillusioned with the business environment, including the...

South Africa’s petrol prices are expected to increase after the coming long weekend.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.