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The corruption case against former minister Malusi Gigaba and his co-accused has been given the green light to begin in 10 days time.

A cramping Carlos Alcaraz draws on every physical and mental reserve to beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set epic and reach the Australian Open final.

The head of economic research at South Africa’s central bank is taking early retirement from the institution, reducing the number of voting members on the monetary policy committee.

Correctional Services says the transfer of Thabo Bester to the Kokstad prison is routine practice.

COSATU says the US attack on Venezuela is an attack on sovereignty.

Chen Fujia is accused of defrauding the Chinese government of R120 million.

China is troubled by President Trump’s military interventions and threats of regime change around the world, even if they don’t necessarily pose a direct threat to China.

The move follows Donald Trump’s previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal “back” from China.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Dipula Properties has officially taken over Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto in a deal worth R478 million.

Laurium Capital’s Limpopo Africa Equity Fund is a long-only equity strategy designed to provide investors with focused exposure to listed African equity markets outside South Africa.

Keir Starmer’s visit signals a UK–China trade reset but can British firms turn opportunities into real growth?

Former Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court on corruption charges.

Sisi Khampepe will continue to chair the TRC Inquiry

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.

This week the commission heard from KZN police boss Anthony Gopaul, Witness E and Hawks head Lesetja

Olympic gold medallist Sha’Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding, according to jail booking records.

The dynamic duo of South African Connor Doig and Bulgarian Dimitar Kisimov are into the Australian Open junior doubles final.

There is one Springbok player who remains at the top of their game and deserves due recognition for the remarkable improvements made.

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Monica Geingos is founder of Leadership Lab Yetu and former first lady of Namibia

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South Africa’s tourism sector is flourishing, as seen by the record number of international arrivals that visited the country in 2025.

Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

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Ox Nché, Fez Mbatha and Hanro Jacobs step to the fore while Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe also makes a return.

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says the province strengthened enforcement during peak travel periods to protect pupils.

By managing use between tumble dryers and the sun, simply two loads less every week can save a packet.

One major mobile network operator is anticipating price increases of as much as 40% when its new stock arrives over the next two months.

South Africa’s best-known brands – across IT, banking, telecommunications, and electronics – appear regularly on MyBroadband.

Consnet’s Dion Kalicharan and Cloud On Demand’s Xenia Rhode on the benefits of the AWS partner network.

Mweb began an email system upgrade last week that has caused problems for long-standing customers, with its regular ISP users also reporting long customer support queues.

The retail motor industry’s majority union is seeking an interdict to prevent retrenchments at South Africa’s largest dealership group.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside an attempt to raise levies on fuel and products sold at service stations in South Africa.

The global launch of China’s newest SUV offering will take place in Cape Town this week.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.