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The CBD of Krugersdorp in Gauteng’s West Rand is in a state of deep decline.

Energy expert Chris Yelland warned that Eskom and some municipalities may be using safety as a pretext to force residential solar users to register compliant systems and move onto more expensive tariffs.

Planned capital investment in South Africa surged last year as private commitments tripled, while government projects excluding state companies declined.

Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

The data analyst testified earlier that all the accused were in the vicinity of the farm.

Blast caused transformer room to collapse, bringing down an adjoining boundary wall in Doornfontein.

Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

South Africa’s formal independent retail, with an estimated turnover of R190 billion, is increasingly competing with South Africa’s traditional retail giants. 

The old adage about the higher things climb, the harder they fall, rang true for the rand on Monday as the local currency’s recent rally came to a sharp end.

Carrim was implicated in testimony relating to alleged cartel member, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Makgotloe says Witness B pressured him to alter the Swart forensic report during probe.

Didiza warns Mogotsi safety risks are serious, citing alleged threats and claims against police

Makgotloe is one of the ballistic experts who was assigned to Swart’s murder case in April 2024

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan is in serious doubt over issues with his medical, according to multiple BBC Sport sources.

Newcastle United are to take action after a young club mascot was left alone in the middle of the pitch before Saturday’s defeat at Liverpool.

Kalvin Phillips has only played seven minutes for Manchester City this season, as a substitute against Huddersfield in the EFL Cup.

Maro Itoje is a replacement while Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman form the midfield as England shake things up to face Wales.

We’d like to hear from graduates about how they’re faring with paying back student loans. Have you experienced large increases in outstanding debt?

In last year’s budget Rachel Reeves froze the salary threshold for plan 2 loan repayments for three years from April 2027 – which means borrowers will have to pay even more towards their student loans as they benefit from pay rises.

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George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

Exclusive: Charities and experts fear changes to special needs education in England may weaken legal protections

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Ministers have been warned that any dilution of legal rights for disabled children and their families would cross “red lines”, as the government prepares substantial changes to special education needs and disabilities (Send) provision in England.

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EFF MP Carl Niehaus has shown his support to eNCA’s Heidi Giokos, whose interracial relationship was attacked by online trolls…

Here’s a brief roundup of what’s been going on in your sporting world and what to look forward to over the next week.

Despite promises from Transnet to solve problems at the Cape Town Port, there were still delays exporting fruit, with farmers paying for it.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 3 February 2026.

South Africa’s media industry is experiencing an influx of money at a time when many have been preparing its eulogy.

GridCars has detailed its 2026 plans following the acquisition of 75% of its business by an anonymous high-net-worth investor.

The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

The N1 between Bloemfontein and Pretoria is one of the busiest routes in South Africa.

A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD.

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build “quiet” or “flexible” resilience.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.