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Standard Bank chief economist Goolam Ballim says that South Africa would be better off having an annual rule of law conference rather than its current investment conference.

An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the “tipping point” to her confession.

Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC’s political editor writes.

Conditions are expected to turn colder later in the week.

Police say the four men were wanted in connection with cases of murder, attempted murder and robbery

Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were.

The department says a payment plan will ensure that the education of learners is not disrupted.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is optimistic government programmes will create jobs.

Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

U.S. forces are likely in places such as Puerto Rico for the long haul, as the Trump administration tries to reshape U.S. priorities in the Caribbean and South America.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

While its acquisition of Bidvest Bank is no longer taking place, Access Bank says it remains committed to South Africa.

Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company, is the preferred partner to work alongside a business’s software development team to ensure success.

Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and “visually distinct from a human”.

The US carmaker’s tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration’s tariff relief program.

The party’s regional secretary said should it be forced into a coalition following the local government elections, with a majority, it would demand the mayoral chain

O’Sullivan has been called to the committee to answer to allegations that among others

Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on Afghanistan in their second T20 World Cup clash on Wednesday.

Does Heart of Midlothian’s late derby winner against Hibernian suggest they are developing the habit of champions as they go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership?

Eddie Howe savours a “special connection” with fans after Newcastle win on the road at Spurs – in direct contrast to Tottenham’s relationship with their manager.

Extended highlights of the Edinburgh derby as Hearts host Hibernian at Tynecastle.

Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support

Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.

Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds

Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.

Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...

D-day for SASSA grant increases in the 2026 Budget Speech is around the corner, when beneficiaries will know how much more money they’ll get.

A new study has found that Cape Town topped the list as the world’s ‘most stressful’ city to live in, according to these factors…

Nandipha Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, has been charged with attempted murder after his brutal alleged assault on another man…

Water supply has returned to Cape Town after an interruption from Theewaterskloof Dam reduced the City’s water production by 55%.

The suspects were wanted for various cases including murder, attempted murder and robbery with a firearm.

The Johannesburg municipality stated that localised outages did not translate to system collapse as Rand Water confirmed sufficient supply.

We agree with WaterCAN, the civil society group: Joburg should be declared a national disaster.

The cause of the accident is being investigated.

Long before he co-founded South Africa’s fastest-growing coffee chain with his brother Petrus, Stephan Bredell launched an innovative energy efficiency startup that was doomed by a change in Eskom policy.

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: A new wave of scientists argues that mainstream evolutionary theory needs an urgent overhaul. Their opponents have dismissed them as misguided careerists – and the conflict may determine the future of biology

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The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.

Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.

Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.