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Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has launched a full investigation into the collapse of a double-storey building in Doornkop, Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of three people and left three others injured.

Seven police officers were wounded in a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in northwest Turkey on Monday and a police operation against them was ongoing, a Reuters witness and state media reported.

African football heavyweights Ivory Coast and Cameroon played out to a thrilling 1-1 draw at a well-attended and bitterly cold Marrakesh Stadium on Sunday night.

Linomtha Skeyi’s body was discovered on Christmas morning in an open field.

COGTA says infrastructure, including health facilities and roads, have been damaged.

Twenty-six matric candidates from seven schools in Pretoria allegedly accessed matric papers.

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at U.S. arms sales, and a statement by Japan’s prime minister saying its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.

President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel’s leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

An extensive list of international companies across several industries exited South Africa in 2025.

Business Talk is South Africa’s top business podcast and the preferred choice for industry experts to share their insights.

The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

A cyclist has reportedly been killed in a road accident on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, between Geneva Drive and Houghton.

Kaizer Chiefs FC are working on extending the contract of one of their key players ahead of a busy second half of the season.

Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to beef their squad up for the second half of the season and their latest transfer target has been revealed.

Kawhi Leonard equals the Los Angeles Clippers record for most points in a game to help his side beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99.

Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA

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The world’s largest accounting body is to stop students being allowed to take exams remotely to crack down on a rise in cheating on tests that underpin professional qualifications.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which has almost...

Outrage has erupted after a video circulated on social media shows young children openly consuming alcohol in the presence of adults.

Global sales for the series are being handled by BBC Studios, cementing the show’s international ambitions from day one.

“Chicago is not the right place,” said Broos.

The new route skips key historical streets.

The homeowner called a local private security company after returning home to find an intruder cooking in his kitchen.

Louis Gerstner, the former CEO and chairman of IBM, died on Saturday, aged 83.

Current IBM chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna informs employees of Gerstner’s death in an e-mail.

Banks and insurers must unify fragmented decisions to manage risk, regulation and customer expectations in real time, writes SAS South Africa’s James MacDonald.

1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.

The first combustion engine car was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

You can buy a Mercedes-Benz bakkie in South Africa, but you won’t find it in showrooms.

One company is responsible for the largest number of vehicle recalls in history.

Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.