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Commenting on the State of the Nation Address, Julius Malema says that the President is hiding his own failures by creating an abundance of task teams.

South African inflation eased in January, edging closer to the central bank’s 3% target, bolstering the case for an interest-rate cut when policymakers meet next month.

As SA schools settle into the 2026 academic year, the conversation is dominated by digital literacy. There is a frantic push for AI and coding education in our schools.

Restructure your debt because this will “provide breathing room, such as lower instalments, better cash flow, and protection from falling behind or damaging your credit record”.

Judgment expected in the trial within a trial in the R255 million asbestos roof removal case.

The musician is facing charges including attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.

The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.

Robert Dorgan – who also went by the name Roberta Esposito – was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

South Africa is increasingly reliant on a small fraction of taxpayers to fund the budget, and two big problems are emerging.

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

Araxi is acquiring an 80% stake in Araxi in a deal worth R1 billion, as the payment companies look for further expansion.

ANC in Limpopo concludes its PEC Lekgotla, leaders emphasised the need for decisive action

The Mayor of Ekurhuleni has reshuffled the city’s Mayoral Committee. The reason is still unclear.

Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

FNB Stadium will host a blockbuster Betway Premiership clash on Wednesday evening as Orlando Pirates take on Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park says the bonds built on last summer’s British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia has forged a “brotherly rivalry” between the Irish and English camps.

Eddie Howe has called on his Newcastle players to continue to “step up” in Bruno Guimaraes’ absence – is this Jacob Ramsey’s time to shine?

Lifting weights like sprinters, strategising like chess players, and fuelling like Tour de France cyclists, the life of a Team GB curler.

The EFF and many social media users have publicly ridiculed Minister Gayton McKenzie, whose blunder in parliament went viral…

Marise Pollard, the wife of Springbok Handre Pollard, celebrated their baby girl’s first milestone in an adorable video. Take a look…

Both e-hailing drivers and employers could be operating outside the law if critical compliances are not met in the coming weeks …

Once again, Sihle Dambuza has defended his reputation by asserting that he is indeed employed, contrary to popular belief.

Ninety One founder and CEO rates his optimism at 6.5 out of 10, warning that continued momentum hinges on implementation.

After a transformative year behind the mic, Ndlozi bids farewell to Power 987 listeners.

Vibe coding and AI agents are upending software development — and the implications for jobs are profound, says iqbusiness’s Morgan Goddard.

Hybrid fibre-and-wireless architectures emerge as the most practical response to South Africa’s connectivity realities and frustrations.

Prof Mpho Primus cautions against digital colonisation while advocating for Ubuntu-centred local AI governance.

The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

The launch of the highly anticipated VW Golf 8.5 GTI has been delayed due to South Africa’s poor petrol quality.

These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.