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Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi should appoint a fulltime MEC for sports, arts and culture to allow Chiloane to do his job undistracted.

The South African Reserve Bank looks set to keep borrowing costs on hold to assess the inflationary impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran. However, some traders are pricing in hikes later in the year.

SANParks investigating helicopter crash during firefighting operations near Hout Bay…

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations.

The U.S. and Israel say they’ve depleted most of Iran’s missile arsenal, but its weapons — including controversial cluster munitions — are challenging even the most advanced air-defense systems.

South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans “gave me the best time of my life” and “stood by me in the toughest times”.

Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

FirstRand has increased its stake in Optasia, acquring an additional 6% of shares for R1.5 billion.

Woolworths has acquired close to 1 million shares for its incoming CEO, Sam Ngumeni, as part of a once-off outperformance share award.

South African banking group Standard Bank has responded to allegations of fraud and intimidation, which have gone viral on social media.

The ANC Limpopo Elective Conference is scheduled to begin on Friday.

The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Party members took ANC to court over their dissatisfaction over the convening of branch meetings.

South Africa-China Bi-National Commission was established in 2000

The ticket price points for the Springboks’ first three Tests of the year, including a clash against England, have been announced.

The race to complete Group A at FIFA World Cup 2026 intensifies on Thursday night, with two crucial UEFA playoff semi-finals.

How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Perez Hilton just came out on the other side of a harrowing stint in the hospital and is here to talk about it.

SA Government has responded to reports suggesting working from home will become mandatory in the face of rising fuel costs.

Earth Hour approaches this weekend. Here’s how you can celebrate these eco-friendly 60 minutes in South Africa.

Diversification through licensing, battery and supermarket partnerships seen as a way to counter the tough margins on fuel and slow rollout of electric vehicles.

The pilot was safely rescued following the helicopter crash.

Motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets for fuel.

Durban’s finance leaders have seen enough AI demos – now they want systems that act on real data, says Sage.

PayShap will only truly work when it reaches critical mass. Three years in, is that it hasn’t done so. Here’s why.

Global mobile money transactions surpassed $2-trillion in 2025, doubling in just four years, with Africa driving the growth.

Datatec’s 361% five-year total shareholder return puts it among the best-performing tech stocks on the JSE.

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has warned petrol stations in South Africa to not withhold fuel.

Citroen has finally launched the Basalt crossover coupe in South Africa.

Diesel prices in South Africa have taken a massive hit since the start of the Middle East conflict.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.