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Speaking publicly for the first time about the incident since being discharged from hospital, Bhanga said the crash, which occurred at 23.30, happened while he was responding to a serious medical condition.

Corruption Watch has described as regrettable what it terms the escalating corruption in the country. Police corruption has topped the list of complaints that the organisation received from the public and private institutions. This is noted in the 2021 ‘Analysis of Corruption Trends’ report which was released this week.

A former police officer has been found guilty of corruption after he had extorted money from a suspect to make a docket disappear.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday morning arrived at Msikaba in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, where he is visiting the construction site of the multi-billion rand Msikaba Bridge.

A Free State man has been handed a hefty sentence after he was found to have killed a man, and later selling his body parts.

How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places.

The phones at Lebanon’s only suicide hotline hardly ever stop ringing as people grow more and more desperate in the face of a financial downturn that has spurred a mental health crisis.

US President Joe Biden has addressed a Covid-19 summit of world leaders with a promise to donate a “historic” extra 500 million vaccines to countries struggling to overcome the pandemic.

Australia’s leader has said he is being given the cold shoulder by French President Emmanuel Macron after the controversial scrapping of a submarine deal.

More than 30 people have died because a health workers’ strike in Guinea-Bissau has paralysed the healthcare system.

Tunisian President Kais Saied has put in place special measures for wielding legislative and executive power, the presidency said, without elaborating.

Francine Niyonsaba is lauded by a large crowd as the athlete returns to Burundi after her Diamond League title and world record.

The United States has condemned the coup attempt in Sudan and warned against ‘external interference’, as the nation transitions to democracy.

The Bank of England keeps its interest rate at 0.1% and maintains its bond-buying programme.

The South African government has identified the N2 national Wild Coast road network as one of its key Strategic Integrated Projects to catalyse economic growth at a national, provincial and local level.  

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is encouraging South Africans to apply for special votes.

The organisation has sent another letter to staff members saying that salaries for July, August and September will not be paid on 25 September

A musician turned independent candidate, Ndzundza Matjhiga, has promised to work with the community to better their lives in the upcoming elections. Ndzundza Matjhiga says he will use his own salary to develop the community.

The Freedom Front Plus’ mayoral candidate for the City of Cape Town, Lennit Max has defended his constant change of political party loyalties.

The Sharks have opted for continuity in their United Rugby Championship opener against Irish outfit Munster in Limerick.

Mick Schumacher will continue to race for the Haas team in the 2022 Formula One season.

After Manchester United’s League Cup exit at the hands of West Ham, #OleOut has been trending. Is the Man United manager in any real danger?

After 18 months of social isolation and disrupted education, this is a chance for universities to finally put wellbeing first

This month, there’s a sense of anticipation in the air as students like me begin to return to university in record numbers. While students have been allowed on campus at various points over the past 18 months, this academic term will be the first time many will be able...

Forty years after her appointment as the court’s first female justice, it’s worth reflecting on the path she took.

‘Umakoti Wethu’ – now streaming on Showmax – tells the story of a couple who are going through a transformation in their relationship.

70 artists in seven continents over 24 hours will be performing at a multinational Global Citizen concert to raise awareness.

Love her or hate her, controversial Drag Race Down Under contestant Art Simone has taken to social media to address EVERYTHING.

Music producer John Lundun is gradually counting the days of being known as the “sound behind the voice” of many hits by carving his own path.

In celebration of Heritage Day, some of SA’s favourite artists have collaborated with Deezer to curate playlists that celebrate the country’s diversity and culture through music.

The creators of Blacks & Whites want to make talking about inequality easier—and might teach your racist uncle a thing or two.

The European Union is creating a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones, a move that will impact Apple directly.

The University of Cape Town’s Senate voted in support of a policy for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations in 2022, allowing the proposal to move to the next step.

The push to make USB-C connectors standard on all mobile devices would primarily affect Apple, which uses proprietary technology for charging.

Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. have been discussing the details of federal guidance on who qualifies for a Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot and why. A decision is expected on Thursday.

Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. have been discussing the details of federal guidance on who qualifies for a Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot and why. A decision is expected on Thursday.

Headlines have focused on teenagers and booster doses – but millions still haven’t had a first jab.

But his plans face a tough road as pressure grows for big pharmaceutical companies to share their vaccine technologies with poorer nations.

It is time for humanity to grow up on climate change, Boris Johnson has said in a speech to the United Nations in New York.

All schools and colleges in Cornwall will be given litter pickers made from old hospital masks.

John Cossham wants more people to take up composting to encourage a circular economy.

The quartet of civilian astronauts lands safely in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida.