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Opposition parties want urgent action after allegations that senior officials colluded to remove a bus operator from a long-term commuter contract following alleged bribery demands, as revealed by the Mail & Guardian

Institutional reform, not declarations, is key to lasting change

R200m of seized cocaine was stolen from police, linked to organised crime and murders

Unlawful connections have contributed to recurring power outages and damage to infrastructure.

Snow and ice have already been reported along the N1 and N10 routes in the Pixley Ka Seme District.

The apex court is hearing oral submissions in the NHI Act legal challenge.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.

Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

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.

The government has signed a new agreement to investigate the feasibility of converting Gauteng’s e-toll gantries for speed enforcement and vehicle licence checks.

Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

Major-General Hendrik Flynn on Wednesday concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

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

Grant Kekana expects a tough clash as Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Siya Kolisi only has a couple of games left with the Sharks, and he has admitted there will be mixed emotions in the coming weeks.

Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.

Cape Town’s biggest 10K road race is changing its route for 2026, with runners now finishing in front of a city landmark.

Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.

‘I made it very clear that the cars were meant for the ANC Women’s League, not me,” says Tolashe.

On Tuesday, Trump announced a pause in a US military operation to guide stranded commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a recent incident, a couple admitted to the act and were charged under public indecency laws.

Smaller sibling of the range-extending C10 has been given the nod for the local market.

SpaceX is heading for a record IPO with governance terms that erode investor rights in unprecedented ways.

This new app tracks every time you swipe your card at a cool restaurant—and tells all your friends.

The recent announcement that A24 has secured the rights to adapt the Elden Ring franchise for the big screen is more than yet another statement of intent for the next era of cinematic storytelling. For years, the relationship between gaming and film was fraught with a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes us want to dive […]

Longer contracts have become South Africa’s answer to unaffordable smartphones – but at a big long-term cost to consumers.

The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.

Prasa has more than 268 passenger train coaches ready to be deployed on South Africa’s rail network.

Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.