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The CBD of Krugersdorp in Gauteng’s West Rand is in a state of deep decline.
The DA has accused Minister Gayton McKenzie of misleading South Africans about the name changes of prominent cities and towns, something the minister called ‘misinformation.’
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.
Ballistics expert Laurance Makgotloe is accused of tampering with a ballistics report
South African motorists will see fuel price relief in February, helping ease inflation pressures despite higher oil prices limiting deeper cuts.
KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh explains how the company instils confidence in its investors.
Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain’s former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “legend” and the “brother I have always wished for”, according to newly-released documents.
One of South Africa’s biggest gold miners expects the price of the precious metal to halve in 2026, despite an ongoing rally that has seen the gold price reach record highs.
The man who founded Southern Sun Hotels and Sun International, Sol Kerzner, was mentioned in multiple documents of the Epstein files.
A police ballistic expert testifying before the Madlanga commission has revealed that Witness B and her team kidnapped him while he was working on the case of murdered Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart.
Harry Styles tour ticket prices have sparked a global outcry as 2026 show costs reach record highs, leaving fans in a state of shock.
Known for his big personality in the Big Brother Mzansi house, Mashel claims he got the boot for joining forces with last week’s evictees, Ofentse and Lawredo
Jaguar’s new electric luxury four-door GT is undergoing extensive cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle, with prototypes operating at temperatures of -40°C.
Maj-Gen Patrick Asaneng, acting provincial commissioner of North West, denied claims that Operation Vala Umgodi intended to starve illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein.
United States President Donald Trump said South African comedian Trevor Noah is a total loser and threatened to sue him for a large amount.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media reported on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the Islamic Republic.
Two police VIP protection officers appeared in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Monday on charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice
Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has urged an ad-hoc parliamentary committee to consider Brown Mogotsi’s personal security concerns before his subpoenaed appearance, as he fears for his safety due to past threats