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A recent High Court ruling made it clear that courts may block enforcement when levy collection costs spiral out of proportion to the debt itself.

Following protests over the alleged installation of Solomon Eziko as ‘Igwe Ndigbo’ (Igbo King of East London), home affairs minister Leon Schreiber says that despite the ‘coronation’ being disrespectful, he does not condone violence.

South Africa’s draft AI policy emphasises ethics, privacy, transparency and accountability

Some experts have attributed this to the poor funding of institutions of higher learning

Mazibuko has appealed to the government to invest in technology and science in schools.

The SAA board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed John Lamola’s departure on Friday.

India’s satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.

NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Volvo says that the interest in electric cars is growing, adding that the benefits extend beyond the fuel savings.

Foreign retirees who are increasingly looking to South Africa now face stricter rules in order to be approved for a retirement visa. 

While human error is often the main cause of accidents, experts warn that there is a growing threat on South African roads that needs more attention.

A silicon metal smelter, the only one of its kind in South Africa, could be forced to shut down due to unsustainable power costs. 

DA’s Leon Schreiber says they include service delivery issues in municipalities.

Steenhuisen urged party members to protect the Government of National Unity.

About 2,000 delegates from across the country are attending the two-day elective conference

Over 2,000 DA delegates are expected to elect new leadership.

Montpellier end Connacht’s six-game winning run as they pick up a 45-22 victory at the Septeo Stadium to progress to the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup.

Orlando Pirates came from behind twice to rescue a point in their Betway Premiership encounter with Richards Bay.

Gerda Steyn claimed a record seventh victory, while Arthur Jantjies shocked the pundits with the biggest win of his ultra marathon career.

A 15-year-old HTS Sasolburg schoolboy rugby player died after collapsing during an U-15 match at an FNB Classic Clash.

Temporary limit in England and Wales won’t stop many facing higher charges from autumn due to jump in inflation from Iran war

Government caps some student loan interest at 6%

Some students and graduates are likely to pay slightly less interest on their student loans than expected as a result of action taken by the government this week.

But while many higher earners will benefit from the news...

Cape Town residents are being urged to cut back on water use as dam levels continue to decline and a new winter consumption target takes effect.

Johannesburg will host its first Open Streets Sunday this weekend, following the success of Cape Town’s Bree Street initiative.

Arsenal were sluggish against a bright Bournemouth team who played the more fluid football in the opening stages.

Nhlakanipho Buthelezi passed away after experiencing breathing difficulties while playing rugby for HTS Sasolburg

“I think just spending so much time up here has been a big part of it. I spent a lot of time up here the last three weeks.”

The citrus export deal is the first step in implementing China’s pledge to extend zero tariffs to African countries

Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump’s proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space program

The astronauts on board Artemis II were “almost poets”, Nasa’s administrator, Jared Isaacman, declared on Friday, referring to their inspiring words as they swung above the lunar surface.

They were, he said, “ambassadors for humanity” as they became the first humans...

Step into the shoes of the strongest, goodest boy in a game that is beautiful, baffling, and impossible to put down.

This hair dye printer promises hundreds of shades. It couldn’t even manage two.

After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.

South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

Keeping your tyres in good condition could help you save money on fuel.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.