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Mahindra & Mahindra is at an advanced stage of assessing plans to upgrade its South African plant, as India’s second-largest automaker looks to capitalise on rising demand for affordable vehicles.

A Cape Town NGO, Heroes Academy, is using mentorship, socio-emotional learning and life skills to reshape boys’ understanding of masculinity and help prevent gender-based violence in township communities

Samkelo Zwane, regarded as one of the most technically gifted midfielders of his generation, has started just one of the six league matches he’s played for Siwelele this season

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Douglas Mthukwane has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a minor and three women in NC

Former KZN Hawks head Johan Booysen informed the Nkabinde Inquiry evidence leader of the decision.

KZN Dept of Transport to introduce an initiative to fight what it describes as criminal syndicates

President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.

In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he’s making history as well at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya.

While parts of Sudan’s capital show fragile signs of life, across the country the conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary continues to drive mass displacement, hunger and allegations of atrocities.

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

South Africa’s economic performance improved in March, but the full effects of the Iran war will soon come back to bite.

Liz Kimmins acknowledged the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Roelf Meyer as the newly appointed ambassador to the US.

Malema was found guilty in October last year of firing several shots in front of a crowd in 2018.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment on Tuesday.

The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Watch the highlights as Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage a World Cup qualification draw with Belgium.

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Mpho Makola believes there is not need for an old school striker, as goals should come from everyone.

An iconic community stadium in Cape Town is set to welcome back a long-lost sporting feature – a dedicated cycling track.

Double Olympic and world champion Viktor Axelsen says he is “no longer able to compete at the highest level” because of injury.

Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa

A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led to her being thrown off her degree course and at risk of deportation.

Navodya De Silva, 25, secured a place at Coventry University to study international...

Athlone Library has been burgled two weekends in a row, leaving parts of the facility damaged and forcing the City to limit services.

Securing her tickets to the World Cup?Superfan Mama Joy appeared in court to back SAFA President Danny Jordaan, accused of fraud and theft.

More than R60 billion is allocated annually to water services authorities.

Life With Londie London premieres on Mzansi Magic on 7 May 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the hotly anticipated new reality series.

The Bulls play four of the five bottom-ranked teams before the quarterfinals.

From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living safely—beyond our planet.

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

Paul Mashitile opens a fourth industrial revolution digital innovation lab and centre of specialisation at a TVET in Mpumalanga.

The incredibly popular Jetour T2 Adventure SUV has received a new plug-in hybrid model in South Africa.

Jetour has added a new plug-in hybrid option to the popular T1 Adventure SUV in South Africa.

The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.