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Richemont agreed to sell Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani Group following a slowdown in the market for pricey timepieces.

“The silence over the erasure of black culture and history on this institutional level has been deafening. “

Celebrity chef David Higgs and serial businessman Gary Kyriacou are taking South Africa’s fine dining scene by storm as they expand two of their brands, Marble and the Pantry, across the country. 

The meeting between the three countries comes as both Ukraine and Russia warn no peace deal can be reached until territorial issues are resolved.

Operators in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg have threatened to down tools on Friday.

The community of Ntabankulu has been left traumatised after the shooting of educators.

Witness in the Meyiwa murder trial, Sifiso Gwabini Zungu, concluded his testimony on Thursday.  

Residents say the bodies were only recovered the day after the incident was reported.

Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.

A UN spokesman said conditions inside the camp remained “tense and volatile” after Kurdish-led forces withdrew.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn’t sold its business in America.

Gerhard Papenfus, CEO of the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA), said there is is one policy decision by the ANC that has done immense and lasting damage to the country’s economy. 

The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.

Mkhwanazi agreed the payments were inappropriate and says he regrets receiving the money.

Malema was conviction for discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

CSA will need to answer for missed transformation targets, having just made major changes to the T20 World Cup squad.

Kaizer Chiefs are set for a demanding eight-day run. Two CAF Confederation Cup games with a key Betway Premiership clash sandwiched between them.

BBC Sport Scotland examines Rangers’ turn in fortunes recently under Danny Rohl.

World number one Scottie Scheffler shoots a nine-under 63 in the first round of the American Express in California on his first PGA Tour appearance of the season.

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, expressed her excitement for the year ahead as she turned 36.

Victoria Beckham’s dancing at Brooklyn’s wedding was a sticking point for her son, further putting a wedge in their already fragile relationship.

An app comparing the prices of grocery items from four major food retailers will soon be available to South Africans…

Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …

There has also been a recall for Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.

The case against Malema has dragged on since 2018, involving multiple charges under the Firearms Control Act.

Malema was found guilty of violating the law by being in possession of an illegal firearm and being reckless while endangering the lives of others.

Malema’s sentencing tests SA’s justice system, political influence, and the principle that no one stands above the law.

The Department of Home Affairs and major South African banks are on track to add another 100 locations where people can get smart ID cards by the end of March 2026.

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is encouraging 2025 matriculants to join South Africa’s automotive industry.

Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.