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Police have launched a manhunt after a witness who testified at the Madlanga commission was gunned down in front of his wife on Friday night.

Jofra Archer is criticised by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden for the “shocking look” of arriving for the third day of the second Ashes Test with a pillow.

Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

Over the past ten years, 21.5 million criminal cases have been registered, of which only 37% have been solved.

‘Witness D’, Marius van der Merwe, detailed allegations of a murder cover by the EMPD deputy chief

Police have confirmed that a witness from Madlanga Commission has been shot dead in Brakpan

Umalusi has confirmed that the 2025 matric results will be released on the 12th of January 2026

South Africa is commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.

At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

In Somalia, people are pushing back and pointing to the positives after President Trump disparaged their country.

India gave Russia’s leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India’s defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.

Public service unions are keen for South Africa to adopt digital driving licences, calling on the government to throw more money and employee training and support behind the project.

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it’s got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

South Africans consumers are getting better at paying off their credit debts, with the country’s middle class experiencing a shift and improvement in repayment habits.

Sentiment among South Africa’s agricultural businesses rose for the first time in three quarters as favorable weather conditions and strong exports supported a more positive outlook.

Van der Merwe was gunned down outside his home in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on Friday night

Witness D, Marius van der Merwe was shot dead in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg on Friday evening

Mchunu, who is on a leave of absence, appeared before the Commission in Pretoria on Friday.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement will hold its first national convention this weekend to outline its policy

Justin Greaves scores a Test career-high 202 not out as West Indies frustrate New Zealand to draw the series opener in Christchurch.

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about growing up on a farm, barbecues and his future.

Outgoing Sharks coach John Plumtree has said that Eben Etzebeth is very ‘remorseful’ after receiving a lengthy ban for an eye gouge.

Ben Stokes dismisses Michael Neser for 16 to give England an early breakthrough leaving Australia on 383-7 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

James Graham’s play Punch touches on gang culture, restorative justice and masculinity in crisis, and for the playwright the true story was a privilege to tell

When thousands of schoolchildren came to see James Graham’s play Punch in the West End, the playwright, actors and producers were struck by one thing. Despite fears about social media eroding attention spans, the pupils were engrossed...

‘Crazy coincidence’: Woolworths new white, transparent shopping bags is NOT a response to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s ‘money bag’ testimony…

Sorry, Thabo Bester: Nandipha Magudumana continues to wear her wedding ring despite her husband distancing himself from her criminal spree.

Who wore it best? Convicted fraudster Thabo Bester seemingly one-upped his Kgosi Mampuri inmate Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala in the fashion department.

But sadly the compact SUV gets less love than its Toyota Urban Cruiser production sibling.

Slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe hailed as a local hero in the fight against crime and illegal mining.

John Plumtree said there were times he felt as if he had “been on an island”, and he did not want the interim coach to feel the same way.

Legendary London club fabric will return to Mzansi in January to rave in the New Year in Joburg and Cape Town.

Bullish developments tend to push cryptocurrency prices higher. This can be seen in Ethereum (ETH), which reclaimed the $3,100 level after completing the much-anticipated Fusaka upgrade. While this is a laudable feat, Ethereum is still down 36% from its August 24, 2025, ATH.  As ETH struggles to climb higher, investors seeking to hedge against further […]

Bitcoin has climbed back above $92,000, and big names in the industry are already predicting where it could go next. At Binance Blockchain Week, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by 2026, pointing to progress on U.S. regulation as a possible catalyst. Others on the same panel shared similar expectations. But while […]

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BYD plans to double its dealership network in South Africa by the end of 2026.

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.