Farming and human rights clash in battle for Limpopo water
Report says commercial farmers use most of Middle Letaba Dam’s water, hitting the disadvantaged
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What’s happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?
The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.
WATCH LIVE | Khampepe commission into TRC cases
The Khampepe commission of inquiry probing efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators continues in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Thursday.
Municipalities still falling short on financial compliance, Treasury says
Irregular and wasteful expenditure rises to R268.13bn as internal controls falter
At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
News24 | Jacob Zuma’s arms deal trial to proceed as court rules against ‘Stalingrad’ delays
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg ruled on Thursday that the long-delayed arms deal corruption trial against former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales must proceed.
LESEGO MAHLANGU | Local government oversight under scrutiny as trust erodes
Criminal syndicates exploit weak local governance, eroding public trust in democracy, writes Lesego Mahlangu.
MAY BY-ELECTIONS: Northern Cape rout: PA pulls off a stunner in Upington, ANC romps home in Prieska
It was a very strong night for both the Patriotic Alliance and the ANC as both parties picked up Northern Cape wards, and showed good growth in a North West ward.
The potential challengers to the PM
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.
Deaths of three women in sea ‘tragic and horrendous’
Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey says the women are yet to be identified.
Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM’s allies warn of ‘chaos’
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer’s World Cup final.
Watch: Angela Rayner settles tax affairs – what now?
BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.
Bolstering urban renewal: Standard Bank backs 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk
SPONSORED | Bank’s co-sponsorship reflects its ongoing commitment to making Joburg’s CBD a better place to live and work
Violent storm kills nearly 90, topples trees and homes in India state
Violent storm in Uttar Pradesh killed nearly 90 and injured many, damaging homes and livestock
South Africans Abroad: Ranga’s 15-goal contribution helps Al Adalah
Ranga Chivaviro’s 15-goal contribution has helped Saudi Arabian outfit Al Adalah avoid relegation in what was his debut season abroad.
Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say
Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight in Kyiv.
Pomp and pageantry: Key moments from day one of Trump’s visit to China
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.
READER LETTER | SA lenient on criminals
The prosecution of criminals in SA, of both citizens and non-citizens, often makes crime attractive instead of being a deterrent.
READER LETTER | ANC still destructive
After the ANC government destroyed everything that worked in public service, including healthcare, they still have the energy for further destruction – this time in the private sector.