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A Mozambican national convicted of murdering a police officer during a shoot-out with police in Welkom has been sentenced to multiple life terms by the Free State High Court.

The Constitution provides for the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms, and remedial measures for those disadvantaged by unfair discrimination, but it does not prescribe how this vision should be realised.

With Chinese brands flooding the crossover market, the sporty twist to the Corolla Cross adds great value to the product

Stellantis bought a 21% stake in Leapmotor in 2023 and formed a largely commercial JV

He noted that the current protests have been largely peaceful.

Reports have come in of loss of cattle and crops in the areas.

Minister Blade Nzimande, has launched the Natural Resources Management Programme.

He says the monarch continues to perform his daily responsibilities as usual.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.

From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

Criminals are increasingly targeting certain property owners in South Africa. 

Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is launching a new phase, with the development already attracting a host of local and international buyers.

30 years ago, on May 8th 1996, the constitutional assembly formally adopted the constitution

The ANC says new mayors must now expedite service delivery in their respective areas.

All four institutions dealt with the matter and found no wrong-doing on the part of the president.

The party says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability.

Defender James Hill tells Michael Timbs that he and his team-mates are determined to qualify for Europe for the first time in Bournemouth’s history, as a thank you to boss Andoni Iraola who is leaving in the summer.

Jens Berthel Askou’s Motherwell could determine the destination of the Scottish top-flight title – but who is the man behind the Fir Park revolution?

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi believes the Buccaneers finally have the opportunity and momentum to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance.

ex-Kaizer Chiefs attacker Junior Khanye believes Mamelodi Sundowns can no longer rely on Themba Zwane after the veteran midfielder struggled against Amakhosi.

Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades

Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.

Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...

Benoni-born actress Charlize Theron has spoken about practising this age-old African superstition – Do you do it too?

Mother’s Day 2026 falls on 10 May, with shoppers rushing to secure gifts, flowers and lunch bookings before Sunday.

Here’s the tea on pictures of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and Kelly Khumalo, which have gone viral on social media.

Thobile Khumalo Mseleku shares honest thoughts about independence, marriage and life with Musa Mseleku on a recent podcast.

Government, ASA and CGA say they will work together in an attempt to protect one of South Africa’s most popular road running races.

South Africa wants its own item on migration added to the AU’s upcoming meeting.

While Mayor Gerson Phetole Molapisane has been labelled as stubborn, the ANC in Limpopo has been accused of purging members

Glasgow now have 60 points, with the Stormers – who travel to Cardiff next week – on 59.

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These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Bakkie sales took a nosedive in April amid a surge in diesel prices.