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Residents say the selling of drugs, which leads to violence, has spiralled out of control.

Gubis85 Security Solutions was the subject of scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.

Operators say they have not been paid since January and are now facing severe financial strain.

CRL Rights Commission plans to visit the Ikhaya Labafundi church in KwaZulu-Natal.

Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it’s known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa introduced him as a new party member at a press briefing.

Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty says his side must “not let the games go past us” during the Six Nations.

A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, but the venue’s track is not affected.

The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?

Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.

Dawn Thandeka King explores Zimbabwe, attending cultural events, visiting Bulawayo communities, and preparing to host a workshop.

Grammy award-winning musician, Tyla, showed off a historical token from her beloved grandmother, as it symbolises her Zulu roots.

South Africa has finally received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab expected to expand protection options.

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Some senior TMPD officials have refused to be vetted by the SSA.

The AI system, trained on real military data, is meant to give soldiers mission-critical information.

This discount brings the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with GPS and cellular down to just $700.

TopAuto recently spoke with Mahindra South Africa’s CEO to learn about the carmaker’s ambitious plans for our market.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the A-Class Night Edition in South Africa.

Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.

The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.