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Security guard *Andile has been paying R416 a month toward his pension for the last two years. But to date, his pension statement reflects a credit of only R2,584.

The last time Zozibini Tunzi was featured in SMag was on the eve of her Miss Universe win in December 2019, when she changed attitudes toward beauty. “I was doe-eyed, fresh, new in the industry,” she recounts.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an “absolute priority” but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

South Africans deserve a head of state who is visibly in charge, not one who appears to tolerate misconduct and poor governance.

Judgment on the bail application of ‘Shebe Maburna’ expected in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.

Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police.

The M7 Durban Bound was closed for hours whilst emergency personnel worked on the scene.

March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the campaign seeks the return of undocumented migrants

President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.

President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

A major legal showdown over the National Health Insurance Act will take place next week, the outcome of which could alter the course of the scheme completely.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level four and six warning of severe storms for several parts of South Africa. 

President Ramaphosa meets leaders from all three govt spheres in Boksburg.

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

The Suspended TMPD Dir for Asset Protection will continue testimony on a multi-million-rand tender

The Presidential Coordinating Council will be held in Boksburg, on the East Rand on Thursday morning

A disappointing loss has sparked tough criticism, with questions now being asked about Kaizer Chiefs’ direction.

Manager Marc Skinner says he has “no doubts” that he remains the best man for the job at Manchester United, despite criticism from fans.

There was a hero’s welcome for new marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya on Thursday.

The official distance for the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon has been confirmed for the 2026 race from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 14 June.

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a town? Look no further than Middelpos, a Karoo-cut gem located in the Northern Cape.

A young mother in the Western Cape reveals how the SRD grant falls short of covering basic needs for her household.

A handful of first-choice stars are missing from the national squad.

Reports suggest the scuffle started when the Pirates security personnel moved to block a Chiefs official from performing a pre-match ‘ritual’ on the turf.

Cosatu says it has not taken sides in the ANC-SACP dispute.

Optimism bias, weak oversight and hidden complexity have helped derail some of South Africa’s biggest IT projects.

Google Workspace and Gemini are putting the human touch back into South Africa’s hospitality sector.

Search had a strong quarter with AI driving usage, queries at an all-time high and 19% revenue growth, says CEO Sundar Pichai.

From world record breakers to the most iconic image of all time, these are Guardian Australia’s top three photos for April. Photographer and picture editor, Carly Earl, hand-picks three photographs as her favourites every month and explains the craft and composition that makes them special. April’s edition includes a quiet, intimate moment of record-breaking athlete, Gout Gout, a picture...

Jetour has announced that it plans to produce its T-Series SUVs at Chery’s new factory in South Africa.

Mercedes-Benz expects a stronger second half of the year even as it slashes global production by 10% to cut costs.

Sixty60’s 10,000 on-demand delivery drivers have received over R160 million in tips.

Car manufacturers experienced a turbulent first quarter of 2026 in South Africa.

Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.

A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?