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South Africa’s economy expanded for a fourth straight quarter, extending the longest growth streak since 2021 when the nation was recovering from pandemic-era lockdowns.

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how South African property professionals communicate with clients, driving a significant digital shift across the real estate industry. Real Estate Services South Africa reports rapid adoption of AI chatbots and virtual assistants as agents look for faster, more personalised, and more accessible ways to support buyers and sellers in a competitive […]

Morero leads city service operations, amid criticism he did it for the G20 Summit.

AI-driven identity fraud is becoming a growing concern in South Africa as criminals move away from traditional scams and toward more sophisticated attacks powered by generative technologies. Sumsub’s 2025–2026 Identity Fraud Report shows that although global identity fraud rates have declined slightly, AI-based impersonation and document forgery are rising sharply. The report records a 180 […]

Will Russia accept a modified proposal to end the war in Ukraine? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to present the latest version of the Ukraine peace plan to Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday.

India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

A growing number of members of Parliament (MPs) are in support of a proposal to scrap the longstanding 30% pass mark for matriculants.

Copper theft is rife in South Africa, with this theft being made worse by the rise of cheap imports being used as replacements.

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Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Doctor Imogen Mashazi is expected to conclude her testimony

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi questioned over her alleged shielding of Mkhwanazi

Police Minister is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria at 2pm.

ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula says NGC will not be about the removal of President Ramaphosa

Springbok Eben Etzebeth will appear before a disciplinary panel following the red card he received for alleged eye-gouging against Wales.

The prestige of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soon beckons for a group of South Africa’s top footballers.

Previewing a difficult game for Rangers at Dundee United, Hearts’ Lawrence Shankland SOS and Martin O’Neill’s second Celtic farewell.

Springbok fans will have to wait quite some time before the team is back in action, but an exciting schedule is set for 2026.

Campaigners are urging the government to allow schools to pilot shorter working weeks and we’d like to hear views of teachers and parents in England

There is a recruitment and retention crisis in England’s schools. Teachers are quitting the profession in droves, complaining of worsening pupil behaviour, stagnant pay and inflexible working practices. Vacancies are often difficult to fill.

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In this documentary, high schoolers camp out in subzero temperatures, making their own fires and driving sledges in the wild

The Pasvik Folk high school in remote northern Norway teaches teenagers to grow as young adults and escape the pressures of toxic social media by challenging them to get back in touch with their “stone age brain” and live like hunter-gatherers in the snowy wild. This...

Airlink is tweaking its flight schedule for the benefit of passengers travelling between Johannesburg and the Kenyan capital.

SASSA operating hours are being extended over December. But applicants reveal the struggle of having to make repeat trips. Here’s why …

Local industry has now gone without an overall decrease since September last year.

Bantwini said he and his team are working on something to make it up to fans after the downpour cut the concert short.

Sebeng was one of the industry’s most cherished actors, loved by his peers, from rising stars of his generation to seasoned veterans.

Quinton de Kock is backed to be South Africa’s top batter in the match.

Lyu Jae-cheol has been appointed as new CEO of LG Electronics to strengthen the fundamental competitiveness of its core businesses.

Samsung is initially launching it in South Korea on 12 December with a price of 3.59 million won (R41,780).

Lowering the connectivity cost increases the likelihood of people participating in the economy, the Bureau of Economic Research finds.

South Africa experienced a 20% increase in bakkie sales in November.

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled illnesses such as the flu.