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47 connected individuals became multi-billionaires through black economic empowerment (BEE) deals in South Africa’s mining sector.

Below-average rainfall, failing infrastructure, and rising demand have strained water supply.

Mashaba says the suspect is expected to appear before the Nebo magistrate court on Monday

Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of the Pafuri and Giriyondo Border Posts

However, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro says there have been fire flare ups in the Wedgewood Golf Estate.

Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Peter Krause of Boston College about the Trump Administration’s willingness to act unilaterally against other countries and what this means for international relations.

Initial joy among Venezuela’s diaspora in Chile has given way to caution, as questions grow over what Maduro’s capture means for the country — and for those who fled it.

A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies and no international expertise.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Gary Nagle is central to talks that could see Glencore and Rio Tinto create the world’s largest miner.

Lion Lager is one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in South Africa.

New smoking laws being processed by parliament could force tobacco brands to use standardised packaging. But there’s a big problem.

Discovery Health announced that it will cover the cost of a claims system error that resulted in the overpayment of certain Above Threshold Benefit (ATB) claims during 2025.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ struggling winger, Thapelo Maseko, is saying goodbye to his family in South Africa. Reports say a move to Europe has been agreed on .

Ospreys qualify for the Challenge Cup knockout stages despite a 23-19 defeat to Zebre.

Pitso Mosimane could return to Mamelodi Sundowns but what does this mean for the club’s sporting director Flemming Berg?

Nick David scores a hat-trick to help Harlequins book their spot in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 by thrashing a much-changed Stormers side.

Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, UK government research finds

Excessive screen time is damaging toddlers’ ability to speak, the government has warned as it prepares to issue advice to parents for the first time on how to manage screen use in under-fives.

New research has found that children aged two with the highest screen use – about five hours a...

The Panthera Africa sanctuary has shared how several big cats were burned – and how one is in a coma – amid the Western Cape wildfires.

DJ Black Coffee has shown off his custom Lamborghini Huracán STO worth over R9 million after showing off his luxury Clifton villa…

While most people expect smoking to be responsible for lung ageing, other everyday factors beyond this also pays a contributing role.

Desmond Scott publicly apologised to estranged wife, TikTok star Kristy Scott amid reports of alleged fidelity and divorce.

ActionSA believes that the Cabinet must cut its spending on overseas trips.

There’s potentially dangerous conditions across several provinces.

The Stormers, missing several Springboks and fielding four debutants, were thrashed 61-10 in London.

Pupils made up just over 5% of more than 12 000 road deaths recorded nationwide in 2024.

A property tycoon embroiled in a botched R700 million deal to acquire a stake in MetroFibre has accused senior officials of corruption.

I’ve spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I’ve found.

I recently had what my surgeon described as “big surgery” on my right leg, and this was my experience getting back behind the wheel.

BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.