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Sasol shares fell the most in more than a year after the synthetic fuel and chemical maker reported issues throughout its South African operations.

The growing animosity between political newcomers Rise Mzansi and the DA has reached boiling point in the Western Cape as Rise Mzansi’s premier candidate, Axolile Notywala, accuses DA leader John Steenhuisen of making racist comments about the party.

Former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela has died.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promised to help police resolve Mashata’s case speedily.

Jub Jub will remain on bail and is not permitted to communicate or contact the complainants.

The BBC’s Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.

The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.

As gang violence continues to rage, two-thirds of children are now in need of aid, the UN warns.

Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.

Facing a “worrying proliferation” of attack dogs, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has called for government control over the ownership of certain breeds, including pit bulls and boerboels.

More than 50 000 people have been displaced by clashes in a disputed area in northern Ethiopia, the United Nations said, as the international community expressed concern about the violence involving fighters from rival regions.

Galp Energia’s shares jumped after the Portuguese oil company said a well test “potentially” indicates Mopane could be an important commercial find in Namibia.

Zimbabwe’s new currency has wiped out a more than 330% gain on the stock market this year, leaving investors dealing with the fallout.

Xiaomi’s smart cameras offer excellent recording quality and many advanced security features.

FlySafair has been hailed as one of the best performing airlines in the world by aviation analytics company Cirium.

De Beers diamond production is declining as the industry continues to grapple with oversupply.

The controversial politician was facing charges over an allegedly fraudulent insolvency clearance certificate

Dennis Bloem says he has been left speechless by Murunwa Makwarela’s sudden passing.

Abahlali has previously backed the Democratic Alliance and the Socialist Revolutionary Workers Party

The MK Party says it will continue to use its name and logo after court ruled in its favour.

Handre Pollard and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi headline the list of Springboks unavailable for selection. Here is the full list.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is like a “father” to him before Tuesday’s match at Emirates Stadium.

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On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed

Panic and a screeching U-turn. The prime minister dismissed claims there were too few nursery places for every two-year-old in England (with working parents) on 1 April, the day that entitlement to 15 hours a week began. He even said: “Staffing levels have increased and more people...

Authorities move to break up encampments at two more US universities on Monday, as Columbia University cancels in-person classes

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

On the Yale University campus in New Haven,...

American actor Tom Cruise electrified Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash with a jaw-dropping breakdancing performance.

Excessive barking in dogs can stem from various reasons such as territorial behavior, fear, loneliness, and separation anxiety.

Virgin Active revealed that a transgender member has confirmed their gender identity via documentation amid safety concerns.

In Alexandria “we make art, but in Cairo, it’s a whole industry”, Dareen, 21, told AFP, her bright pink nails protruding from fingerless leather gloves.

Swift began writing songs professionally as a teenager, signing with Nashville’s Big Machine Records as a country artist.

SA Fashion Week (SAFW) spring/summer 2024/25 season held at the Mall of Africa in Midrand at the weekend was a spectacle of fashionable firsts.

Xiaomi smart cameras will keep your home safe thanks to their intelligent security features.

Netstar said the new facility is the largest real-time vehicle telematics bureau in Africa.

Polish director Besaleel’s film will feature an AI-rendered Russian president and footage shot by Ukrainian film-makers during the Russian invasion

The “world premiere” of a new biopic of Russian president Vladimir Putin featuring an AI-rendered central character, has been announced for 26 September. In a statement released via PR Leap, Polish studio AIO said the film, titled Putin, will be...

Analytico used data from MyBroadband’s speed test app to determine the top 20 neighbourhoods in South Africa with the highest concentrations of iPhone users.

An official approval for South Africa has so far not been made, though expect 2025 as a likely time of reveal should the green light be given.

Having commenced teasing the Tasman just over a month ago, Kia has released the first official teaser images of its…

GTS will arrive in South Africa around the third or fourth quarter in either standard guise, or as the lowered-roof Coupe.

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising – and it’s a threat to the economy.

Forced by energy insecurity, and in pursuit of a sustainable future, is it possible to go completely off the grid? Jan van Ravenswaay shares what you need to know.

Incentives are important to drive solar PV adoption, but with a tax break for households falling away, load shedding is still a major driver of rooftop installations says Absa’s head of sustainability, Punki Modise.

Stellenbosch University researchers are planting thousands of gum trees to track how they compete for resources so there can be more sustainable ways of managing them.

If approached strategically, community trusts can promote the meaningful participation of communities in the transition to renewable energy. As an industry, we have our work cut out in order to realise this potential.