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About 1,200 beneficiaries of the R350 state social grant have used the money to invest in and buy a bakery, a supermarket and a butchery — all within six months.

The move comes after a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites, as well as a double stabbing.

KZN police launch search for suspects after R13m of cocaine seized at Durban harbour

Residents of informal settlements say illegal electricity connections have caused multiple deaths.

Two police officers from Tactical Response Team have been killed in a single motor vehicle crash

SA Spaza Shop Association has raised concern over rising violence targeting informal traders.

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of dozens of schools in the Western Cape.

Standard Bank’s Smart ID rollout has reached a milestone of 50 branches, making it the second-most prolific bank in the partnership with Home Affairs, after Capitec.

Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.

Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.

Iran’s football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host “is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America” and calls for respect towards the nation’s delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer’s tournament.

Springbok icon Siya Kolisi is likely to retire after the 2027 World Cup, and here we look at the candidates who could take over at No 6.

Haiti’s record scorer talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.

Gavin Hunt was left frustrated after Stellenbosch FC conceded two quick goals before halftime against Orlando Pirates.

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South Africa has announced its plans to do contact tracing.

Organisations sign impressive contracts, but too many vendors disappear when hardware reaches end of life, says Kwirirai Rukowo, managing executive of Qrent.

Government data carries a level of sensitivity that extends beyond typical commercial information, says SigniFlow.

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FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Ferrari has seen a recent drop in both orders and share value.

The Honda FIT is a compact hatchback ideal for South Africans who need a comfortable, affordable, and powerful car for urban driving.

There is a common misconception among motorists that trackers and dashcams drain a car’s battery.

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.