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The girl was found dead five days after she went missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.

Mandela Bay Development Agency Acting CEO Unati Peter discusses the considerations that guide urban development and regeneration projects. Visit Mandela Bay Development press office What does it mean to build with purpose? At its heart, the role of the Mandela Bay Development Agency is simple: to bring neglected areas back to life and to create […]

Auditor-general flags R1.3bn in unauthorised spending at Mangaung metro

The briefing will focus on the findings of the department’s investigation into Hantavirus.

One killed and three others injured after a tree fell on shacks in Makause informal settlement.

Police spokesperson, Ndakhe Gwala, says a stray bulletin hit the deceased.

Traffic disruptions expected in Durban as a protest against illegal migrants takes place.

Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

He spent much of the race criticising the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Bram Fischer Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is going under the hammer next week, offering investors potentially R15 million in income per year.

Codehesion is South Africa’s leading software development company and has built an industry-wide reputation for excellence and innovation.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates’ win over Stellenbosch FC keeps them in the Betway Premiership title race praising his players as warriors.

This week it’s the Champions League semi-final second legs with teams battling to reach the 34th final of the competition since its rebranding in 1992-93. But can you name every single finalist from 1993 to 2025?

The Oklahoma City Thunder prove too strong for the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has confirmed South Africa’s 2010 squad will travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to support Bafana Bafana.

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels

The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.

The UK recognised the state of Palestine in September 2025, but the same year the museum removed the name...

For the first time ever, a museum dedicated to the cannabis plant is coming to South Africa, with its opening date set for late 2026.

Former cricketer WAG Sue Duminy – the ex-wife of JP Duminy – has shown off more pics of her AfrikaBurn engagement…

Who is Mpumalanga businessman Gabriel Batista, whose remains are believed to have been found inside the belly of a crocodile?

Freelancers and independent workers get a dedicated banking platform from FNB.

Compared to its nameplate siblings, Picanto, Sorento and Sportage, the Carens isn’t as well known within the Kia product range….

The Sharks’ remaining two matches are inconsequential for all teams involved, after yet another underwhelming season for the Durban union.

The board claims the minister bypassed legal requirements and failed to properly consult before placing Nsfas under administration.

The corporate world has shifted from viewing data merely for reporting, to treating it as a strategic asset.

The emerging technology is not just another tool – it is a force multiplier within the security life cycle, says OpenText’s Shanaaz Moosa.

Cloud revenue up 63% and custom AI chips winning customers – Alphabet’s surge has grabbed Wall Street’s attention.

The Honda FIT is a compact hatchback ideal for South Africans who need a comfortable, affordable, and powerful car for urban driving.

There is a common misconception among motorists that trackers and dashcams drain a car’s battery.

The government made an error in its diesel price calculation for May 2026, and motorists can expect to pay less than previously reported.

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.

Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.