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The City of Matlosana’s council has voted to reinstate former Chief Financial Officer Mercy Phetla, reigniting a politically charged corruption saga that previously led to her dismissal earlier this year.

Coach says it will take time for players to adjust

Rising betting activity adds to debt pressures among consumers seeking counselling

Carrim is accused of having dealings with alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

Katiso Molefe is facing multiple charges, including the murder of Oupa ‘DJ Sumbody’ Sefoka in 2022

Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Prepping for the 2026 Mining Indaba.

South Africa has dodged a bullet—for now—with AGOA, but new BEE policies and government red tape are choking the country’s biggest employers.

Boxer is rolling out new stores across South Africa, as the company sees double-digit revenue growth.

The charity’s founder says the supermarket also aims to help users get support from other services.

Political parties set to attend the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Lily Mine tragedy

The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality, political interference in the justice system.

Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee asked Xolile Mashukuca to apply for security clearance from the SSA.

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has alleged that Kohler Barnard shared classified intelligence information.

Tensions boiled over at the DHL Stadium as Brandon Petersen confronted a supporter following Chiefs’ Nedbank Cup exit.

With the T20 World Cup beginning on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the trends and tactics from the global game that may play a part in India and Sri Lanka.

The tragic death of former Bulls, Boland and Ulster flank Russell Nelson has been confirmed just weeks before his 53rd birthday.

Cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger will carry the South African flag at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Surrey County Council puts forward proposals to reduce the speed limit near schools.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Melinda French Gates, the former wife of philanthropist Bill Gates, is finding herself having to address the latest revelations of the Epstein files.

Celeb blogger Musa Khawula was name-dropped in the Madlanga Commission. Here’s what we know about the infamous internet personality…

According to Saws, Gauteng residents can expect mostly clear skies and warm temperatures this weekend.

The incident took place outside a Mitchells Plain primary school.

The regulations, under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024, outlined that the maximum amount of cannabis that may be possessed by an adult in private and public areas may not exceed 750g.

A new witness, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, will take the stand in Pretoria today, the Madlanga Commission has decided to name witnesses at the last moment due to safety concerns.

MTN says no final agreement has been reached and that there’s no certainty of the transaction concluding.

With Clickatell, agentic AI shifts from experimentation to owned, governed and accountable customer journeys.

MSB allows enterprises to scale connectivity faster by partnering instead of building or buying infrastructure.

You must earn at least R2.5 million per year or R208,334 per month to qualify for South Africa’s most exclusive bank card.

Two European automakers have teamed up to push back against the rise of Chinese imports.

The City of Cape Town is partnering with the University of Cape Town to upgrade the MyCiti bus service.

South Africa is increasingly reliant on older, high-mileage cars as the cost of new models continues to soar.

Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.