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Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.

Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, the embattled police deputy commissioner, is under scrutiny at the Madlanga commission of inquiry for alleged misconduct and criminal connections, specifically ties with the Big Five cartel.

The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.

They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.

Defence Attorney Piet Tibane says the defence will study the judgment to determine a way forward.

Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.

The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj detention camp due to procedural problems.

Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.

Russia is stepping up covert attacks across Europe — rail sabotage, drones, cyber strikes — testing NATO. Polish officials warn “disposable agents” are sowing fear and weaken support for Ukraine.

In South Africa, as taps run dry in Johannesburg, Africa’s richest city, a tone deaf remark by a senior politician there unleashes fury.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children.

The Melgisedek Buildings in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have become known for hijacked buildings and a growing squatter camp.

PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

Sibiya claims he disbanded PKTT on Masemola’s orders, despite accusations of ulterior motives.

The newly appointed Ekurhuleni mayoral committee.

Swansea Council aims to halt the proposed deal between the WRU and Ospreys owners Y11 Sport and Media to buy rivals Cardiff.

A potential Betway Premiership title decider is upon us. Here are the confirmed line-ups for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Multiple Olympic champion Simone Biles says she offered support to American figure skater Ilia Malinin after her compatriot’s shock collapse at Milan-Cortina 2026.

Japan’s Mari Fukada takes gold in her debut Olympics in the women’s snowboarding slopestyle final at Milan-Cortina.

Exclusive: UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and possibly other countries – informed of rises as salary threshold is cut

Britons living in some European countries face a huge rise in their student loan repayments later this year, the Guardian can reveal, in a move that threatens to trigger a fresh backlash for Rachel Reeves.

UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and...

Community Upliftment Precincts allow for working agreements between residents’ organisations, property owners and municipalities.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Three farmers found guilty of murdering Dumisani Phakathi on a North West farm, with evidence proving assault and attempted concealment.

Seven-seat Destinator will be positioned between the Outlander Sport and normal full-size Outlander.

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Three legacy car brands have scaled back their local dealer networks, while new companies are rapidly expanding their presence in South Africa.

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

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The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.