News South Africa

Social media turned Ozempic and Mounjaro into household names, driving many users to seek treatment based on digital trends and influencers.

South African corporates hold trillions in cash due to low confidence and deeply entrenched financial conservatism, with one economist arguing that a mindset shift to proactive investment is crucial to unlock growth.

Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.

Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday.

Twelve learners lost their lives in a minibus-taxi and truck accident in Vanderbijlpark.

The opening of the schools in the flood hit areas in Limpopo was halted last week.

Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that’s a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.

In his second term, the president is embracing a foreign policy that breaks sharply from U.S. tradition. Both supporters and critics say he’s upending a global system in place for 80 years.

European leaders will meet for an emergency summit Thursday to form an official response to President Trump’s pursuit of Greenland and his threat of tariffs for any country that tries to stop him.

The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

The government’s call for NHI litigants to skip court and ‘settle’ with the state has fallen flat.

The JSE has received the green light for its simplification project, with the company looking to bring in new listings.

The JSE has received the green light for its simplification project, with the company looking to bring in new listings.

Former IPID Head  Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Alexandra Eala may have only played one Australian Open singles match but she was the biggest first-round draw by far at Melbourne Park.

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mamelodi Sundowns’ Kobamelo Kodisang and Mosa Lebusa, have joined Stellenbosch FC in the Cape Winelands.

Dominik Szoboszlai spoke to Mohamed Salah “almost every day” when he was at Afcon but refuses to speculate on the Egypt forward’s future at Liverpool.

Katie Boulter exits the Australian Open after being outclassed by Belinda Bencic in a straight-set first-round loss in Melbourne.

Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome, Italy.

Fraudsters are carrying out cunning scams to defraud South Africans of their hard-earned money. Here’s how, says Capitec…

Pack your fairy-tale bags and prepare for ogre‑sized fun, because Shrek is officially stomping back onto the stage.

Mzansi Magic’s hit telenovela Genesis received a powerful spiritual boost as gospel legend Dr Rebecca Malope makes a special cameo that had fans buzzing.

Judges and magistrates received a 4.1% pay hike.

Rapid digital growth is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure while expanding the cyber attack surface, according to a Check Point Software Technologies report.

South African creators raise concerns over plans to tax social media earnings, arguing the move is unfair and could stifle growth in the content economy.

The Portfolio Committee on Transport wants motorists caught under the influence to be permanently banned from driving.

Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.

People carriers are a popular feature on South Africa’s roads, offering motorists affordable practicality.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.