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Next time you gleefully open that package from Shein and Temu, spare a thought for the 8,000 jobs lost in retail and production over the past five years since these two Asia-based e-commerce platforms arrived on our shores.

Sydney Press took Edgars, a single clothing store in Cape Town, and transformed it into one of South Africa’s largest retailers.

The Hawks have arrested another suspect in the widening investigation into how South Africans were allegedly recruited and facilitated to join the Russia–Ukraine war, bringing the total number of arrests to five.

Filmmakers in the Northern Cape say while the film week provides them with some exposure.

Activist Thovhowani Makondo says it’s also crucial to push for equal access to treatment.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is set to launch the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that’s bitterly divided the country.

Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend, pushing to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The break-in was “a real blow”, says L’Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.

Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a “targeted” shooting, with children among the victims.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

The Africa Organised Crime Index 2025 revealed that criminality in South Africa is worse than in war zones like Sudan, Somalia, Mali, and Niger.

Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.

Governance challenges came under sharp focus on day one of the ANC NW Provincial General Council.

GOOD Party leader Patricia De Lille has called on citizens to vote out the GNU.

PGC has finalised its inputs for the National General Council (NGC) to be held in Gauteng

David Puig becomes the first Spanish winner of the Australian PGA Championship since Seve Ballesteros in 1981 with a two-shot victory in Brisbane.

Cormac O’Doherty has hailed Slaughtneil’s defence as they retained their Ulster club hurling crown with an impressive 0-23 to 0-10 win over St John’s at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday.

Damon Hill, former F1 world champion, said BRM was “a world leader in automotive technology”.

Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva’s win over Frazer Clarke adds a new dimension to the British heavyweight scene, but what about the rest of the world’s big hitters?

Expecting South Africa’s poorest residents to stretch Christmas SASSA grants – with the added spending of the holidays – is plain unfair …

South Africans – included a former Springbok – have condemned Eben Etzebeth’s eye gouge attack on a Welsh player…

Ouch! Springboks supporters both trolled and sympathised with Wales after their embarrassing loss on home ground…

Applicants of the refugee resettlement programme have been given another warning, days after one was accused of lying about her experiece.

An analyst believes Floyd Shivambu complemented Julius Malema’s character.

“It was a good strategy by MC Alger to close the middle,” Cardoso said.

“I was not so happy about their attitude, and I told them that,” said the Moroccan.

The Reds are still clear favourites to win, but the Hammers might be worth a punt.

The Walmart on-demand delivery service is impressive, but there are some issues.

Mexico’s consumer protection agency and FIFA are working on a “ticket relocation system” that will allow those with extra World Cup tickets to sell them safely and at appropriate prices.

Yttrium plays a critical role in everything from aircraft engines to semiconductors. China controls the vast majority of the market—and that’s not changing any time soon.

The grocery delivery market in South Africa has grown tremendously in the last few years as the online shopping market has boomed.

Germany is urging the EU to relax its ban on combustion engine vehicles to protect its struggling car industry.

It is legal for homeowners’ associations in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people.

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.