Valdo Calocane’s mother Celeste tells an inquiry she thought her son was a risk to others before his killings.

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For a country that talks endlessly about prevention, South Africa has been oddly willing to tolerate one of its clearest, deadliest and most treatable health threats remaining badly controlled

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday pledged to press ahead with reforms within the Palestinian Authority, saying he was prepared to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections.

England and Scotland have experienced two highly controversial VAR decisions in a matter of days which could help to decide who ends the season as champions.

Abdul Halim Khan carried out attacks against seven victims from the Muslim community over nine years.

The focus will be on Milford, Cape Town City, Hungry Lions and Casric Stars as they battle for second and third-place finishes

He would become the second local boxer to achieve the feat in SA after Dingaan Thobela

England reinforce their pack for the Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France with the return of Lilli Ives-Campion, Maddie Feaunati and Sadia Kabeya.

Ford Southern Africa has refreshed the 2026 Everest SUV, starting at R825,000.

Ascension Day is no longer a public holiday in South Africa. Here is why it changed and what it means for calendars and traditions.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially removed Sisisi Tolashe as the Social Development minister following mounting public scandals.

As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.

Harvey Elliott has played only four Premier League games for Aston Villa this season and has not featured since February.

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, amid speculation that he could launch a Labour leadership bid.

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa

The fare hikes will be route, distance and operator-dependent, with commuters expected to pay R2 to R3 extra for shorter trips and R150 extra for trips to Saldanha or the Eastern Cape.