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An independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine tailings dam in the Free State that killed three people in September 2022 found that it was foreseeable and preventable after years of visible instability along the dam wall.

Bribery, regionalism and factional infighting have come to the fore in the run-up to the Johannesburg ANC’s two-day congress, scheduled to start on Wednesday.

Ramaphosa prepared for short-term pain as government realises that there is no point engaging with US president

Awareness of climate change in South Africa rises to 61%; most see worsening conditions, with 44% saying “much worse.”

The National Day of Prayer is currently underway at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

A N West farmer says he expects less harvest due to damage caused by heavy rain.

The break-in was “a real blow”, says L’Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.

Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a “targeted” shooting, with children among the victims.

Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the explosion, with more than 200 firefighters called to the scene.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.

GOOD Party leader Patricia De Lille has called on citizens to vote out the GNU.

PGC has finalised its inputs for the National General Council (NGC) to be held in Gauteng

The party, which is barely two months old, held a mass meeting in Kliptown.

The KZN Legislature is expected to debate the motion brought by the MK Party, January

David Puig becomes the first Spanish winner of the Australian PGA Championship since Seve Ballesteros in 1981 with a two-shot victory in Brisbane.

Cormac O’Doherty has hailed Slaughtneil’s defence as they retained their Ulster club hurling crown with an impressive 0-23 to 0-10 win over St John’s at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday.

Damon Hill, former F1 world champion, said BRM was “a world leader in automotive technology”.

Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva’s win over Frazer Clarke adds a new dimension to the British heavyweight scene, but what about the rest of the world’s big hitters?

South Africans – included a former Springbok – have condemned Eben Etzebeth’s eye gouge attack on a Welsh player…

Ouch! Springboks supporters both trolled and sympathised with Wales after their embarrassing loss on home ground…

Applicants of the refugee resettlement programme have been given another warning, days after one was accused of lying about her experiece.

Americans have started a petition to have Elon Musk’s naturalised US citizenship revoked and be deported…

“I was not so happy about their attitude, and I told them that,” said the Moroccan.

The Reds are still clear favourites to win, but the Hammers might be worth a punt.

‘With this kind of mentality I am pretty sure we will qualify for the quarterfinals,’ he told SABC Sport.

Questions have been raised about whether Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will face the law for her involvement with the recruitment of South Africans to fight on Russia’s side.

Yttrium plays a critical role in everything from aircraft engines to semiconductors. China controls the vast majority of the market—and that’s not changing any time soon.

Still need some holiday decor? Don’t skip these sales on artificial trees, smart string lights, and permanent outdoor lights.

Venture out from the comforts of a vibrator and get one of these mind-blowing clitoral suction toys instead.

The grocery delivery market in South Africa has grown tremendously in the last few years as the online shopping market has boomed.

Germany is urging the EU to relax its ban on combustion engine vehicles to protect its struggling car industry.

It is legal for homeowners’ associations in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people.

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.