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The department of water and sanitation, in partnership with Rand Water, has launched a Special Purpose Vehicle aimed at fixing water and sanitation in the Emfuleni local municipality in the Vaal.

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, involved in a high-profile investigation for allegedly financing politicians and police officials, is facing an eviction lawsuit for outstanding rent at Menlyn Maine Towers in Pretoria.

In our own country, we are fortunately still far from the life of military coups. Our armed forces seem to fully appreciate the imperative to keep out of politics and to leave matters of governance to civilian rule.

FNB has rejected any responsibility for a customer allegedly losing over R10,000 while depositing cash at one of its ATMs.

Two males and 3 females died in an accident on the N10 in the Eastern Cape

The FNB stadium was filled to capacity with soothing gospel hymns sang by churchgoers

Security enhancements have been put in place to ensure the safety of light festival visitors

He called on anyone spreading misinformation to table their concerns at the National Dialogue

For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.

Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Drivers who lose their licences under the new rules will have to go through rehabilitation before they can get back on the road.

Coupang, South Korea’s equivalent of Amazon.com, is the latest major company in the country to suffer a breach.

Metrofile Cloud’s Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting has made a significant impact on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa.

The one-day meeting is expected to discuss preparations for the party’s 5th National General Council

The President says South Africa remained committed to engaging with the US in respectful dialogue.

Ramaphosa expresses deep gratitude to all those who contributed to making SA’s G20 Summit a success

It will review of the implementation of the resolution adopted in the last conference

Riveiro will get a warm welcome.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says that Alexander Isak is showing positive signs but still needs to work on his connection with his Liverpool team-mates.

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Reece James produced a “sensational” midfield performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer gives Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim credit for how his side improved their “effort” and “commitment” in the second half to secure a 2-1 comeback victory against Crystal Palace.

Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properly

The crisis over special educational needs and disabilities in England is not just a question of cash. Children and parents spend months and years battling for support to which the law entitles them, schools lack the funding to meet needs, and specialist...

Kernewek to have greater protections, like Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic, so it can be used in education and legal hearings

The Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.

Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has...

A TikToker has shared a ‘hack’ on how to survive the December festivities with just R300. Take a look at this viral video…

South Africa has made another flex, after it secured a top spot on the ‘sexiest accents of the world’ list…

Womens’ Boks material? Siya Kolisi’s rumoured partner Rachel John has shown off her impressive rugby skills…

Did Rachel Kolisi – the ex partner of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi – just shade ‘fake friends’ close to her?

SA airlines move early and ‘sorted out the glitch’.

Over 1 000 children die in 18 months as leaders stall on maternal support.

The hybrid player said the Springboks had targeted top place all season, and would now reap the benefits.

Cobus Reinach described his 50th Test milestone as ‘unreal’, saying he would ‘always be thankful’.

Online gambling in South Africa is booming. The total gambling industry is worth around ZAR 75 billion a year, and the online share is growing at double‑digit rates, driven mainly by mobile play and easier digital payments.  At the same time, South African law is strict: online sports betting with a licensed bookmaker is legal, […]

The grocery delivery market in South Africa has grown tremendously in the last few years as the online shopping market has boomed.

Germany is urging the EU to relax its ban on combustion engine vehicles to protect its struggling car industry.

It is legal for homeowners’ associations in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people.

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.