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As an investigation into the shooting begins, residents say the incident has left them “numb”.

The Joburg Emergency Management Services says it is intensifying its public education programmes.

Minister Pemmy Majodina says the department will review bulk water user licences.

The Gauteng Health Department says the hospital is relying on backup water systems

The case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been postponed.

The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear way forward.

Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest once again stirs controversy — and a walkout by five countries.

Spring is snail season in Seville. Caracoles in southern Spain differ from the well-known French escargot — they’re smaller and eaten directly from the shell. And everyone has a favorite tapas bar that serves them.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows “no signs of illness”, the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.

City of Johannesburg’s worsening financial position is posing a major risk to property sentiment and values in the city, which is already seeing an outflow of millionaires due to governance concerns.

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a bill that would mean one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups in decades for South Africa’s retirement fund industry.

Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.

The establishment is the result of a Constitutional Court judgment last Friday.

Fikile Mbalula says the National Executive Committee must provide guidance on the Phala Phala saga

Treasury wants the IEC to first submit audited financial statements before it can use the money

Judge Aubrey Ledwaba has occupied the seat of Gauteng Deputy President since 2013.

World number two Rory McIlroy says using a “bigger and wider shoe with more cushioning” is helping deal with a sore little toe on his right foot.

England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women’s One-Day Cup.

Motherwell insist they have received no approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou amid reports linking the Dane with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse.

St John the Divine, Kennington has built one of UK’s largest youth choral programmes in area marked by deprivation

St Paul’s Cathedral school, one of the UK’s most prestigious private schools, has long been associated with the musical elite. So was seven-year-old N’raeah, from south London, nervous about auditioning for its internationally renowned choir?

“No,” she said, beaming....

Springbok centurion Willie Le Roux is grateful for his humble beginnings in receiving a sport scholarship at the Paul Roos Gymnasium…

Shudufhadzo Musida celebrates finishing her Master’s degree at Columbia University in New York.

South African DJ, publicist and fashion designer Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 following heart failure.

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Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.

Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.

Chery’s newest SUV can be converted to a double-cab bakkie, and it’s coming to South Africa.

The Kia Carens is the newest 7-seater family SUV on sale in South Africa.

The Toyota Starlet sold in South Africa received the lowest possible safety rating during crash testing.

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.