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The expulsion of Mbali Shinga from the National Freedom Party (NFP) serves as a stark reminder of the extent to which politics in SA has become tainted by greed and power-mongering.

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is appearing in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Tuesday

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract last month.

Rand Water’s Thokozani Boikhutso, says municipalities must also ensure they are properly resourced.

The incident, which escalated from a confrontation between two drivers on Sunday, left one man dead.

Fannie Masemola’s appearance is related to the R360 million SAPS health services irregular tender

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

The South African government is paying millions of rands in legal fees to meet various legal challenges to the NHI—with a pivotal case being heard next month.

OUTA has slammed one of South Africa’s major metros’ new six-step application process for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installations. 

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 21 April.

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

It’s reaching a make or break stage in the URC playoffs race, and here are all the kick off times for the SA teams this weekend.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says the results of the test on his injured wrist will be “crucial” in determining whether he plays at the French Open.

Arthur Zwane admits Orlando Pirates are on another level after AmaZulu’s 3-0 defeat, calling the Buccaneers the best team in South Africa.

The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year’s season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …

Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…

Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million Saps health services tender awarded to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

There are also calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action and suspend Masemola even before he appears in court.

The Kruger National Park’s Lower Sabie rest camp reception reportedly caught fire this morning. Several posts have been circulating on…

ANC secretary general says members must choose between ANC or SACP. Alliance remains intact but electoral partnership ends before upcoming polls.

Cyber attacks wreak havoc on the financial, healthcare, retail and e-commerce sectors, severely damaging reputations and life-critical missions.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech giant? Rajat Roy, Bond University Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. This change will take effect from September 1 2026. John […]

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South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

The difference between a crossover and an SUV comes down to more than size.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.

The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.