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Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said he was positive about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.

Water is life and the most basic necessity the government must worry about.

Three suspects are to appear in court in connection with the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver.

Police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R715 000 during the operation. 

All three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Monday morning

North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Telkom’s latest financial update shows that the company has surpassed its own expectations for its EBITDA margin.

Business groups worried about Eskom clawing onto its transmission monopoly are breathing a huge sigh of relief.

A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

Old Mutual Private Equity has sold its stake in Medhold to its rival Sanlam Private Equity, which will help the medical devices company in its next phase of growth.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, continues testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Pretoria.

EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have already met three times this season but all those meetings ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

A leading Springbok has shared a message after undergoing surgery for an injury that will sideline him for a few months.

Anthony Edwards is named Most Valuable Player in the NBA All-Star Game as the USA Stars beat the USA Stripes 47-21.

Head coach Andy Farrell issues an impassioned plea for “keyboard warriors to cop on and try to help” Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley amid a “damaging” narrative about Ireland’s fly-half situation.

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment

Jess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls

Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change

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LaConco is excited for the medical procedure to fix her excess skin after her weight loss.

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson was gifted a yellow Ferrari along with her roses on Valentine’s Day. Take a look…

Justin Baldoni is selling his Ojai estate while going through a legal fight with Blake Lively, the female star on ‘It Ends With Us’.

Police are seeking assistance in the search for suspects in the fatal shooting of an officer in the Eastern Cape.

‘Going to the next game we have to improve and keep doing our best so we can stay there (at the top),’ said the Pirates attacker.

Witness F last week abandoned legal efforts to postpone their testimony.

In January, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged deep-seated problems in South Africa’s education system.

Telkom Group’s mobile business has passed 25 million subscribers for the first time, powered by strong data growth.

Telkom Consumer’s operating revenue climbed 5.7% to R20.5 billion for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025, fueled by growth in both mobile and fibre services, the Telkom Group announced today. The consumer unit – led by Lunda Siyo – continues to gain traction through targeted customer value management initiatives and aggressive fibre expansion, reinforcing […]

Data cannot be owned like property, forcing organisations to rely on contracts, governance and regulation to unlock value.

Logicians and their bonnets

Today’s puzzle is a new twist on a classic genre: the “common knowledge” hat riddle in which logicians deduce facts about their hats based on what they know, and what they know others know.

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The Honda Elevate combines comfort and functionality at an affordable price – making it a standout option in South Africa’s competitive SUV market.

Toyota has officially launched the new range-topping Prado SUV in South Africa.

Honda has sounded the alarm over lower consumer demand and global tariffs, which recent cost the company R27 billion.

Of South Africa’s more than 12 million vehicles, 5 million can be found in one province.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.