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A man, who was acquitted of raping his girlfriend, had his conviction reinstated after the Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday upheld the National Prosecuting Authority’s appeal.

Premier League clubs are to discuss the potential introduction of a salary cap at their shareholders’ meeting on Monday.

Defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, insists that Carlos Mncube, was not involved in the murder.

SANCA says cocaine use has increased significantly over the years

Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.

‘The right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on’ : Amnesty International

As Israel’s war against Hamas continues, children in Gaza are suffering. According to the United Nations, more than 25,000 children have been killed or injured since October. That’s one child every ten minutes. We hear about one of those children, a twelve year-old boy injured in Gaza. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes after last week’s record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.

Iran on Wednesday condemned as “illegal” Argentina’s request for Interpol to arrest Iran’s interior minister over a 1994 bombing attack on a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.

President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelect and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress.

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.

The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.

It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.

The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

Agricultural investment group Zeder has said it will consider the sale of its Zaad and Pome Investment assets, following the appointment of Rabobank as its special advisor.

John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

But Khehla Mngwengwe argued that the term ‘coolie’ was not a hateful term

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The IEC says defacing or illegally removing election posters is a criminal offence.

Dali Tambo has urged the party to ensure a decisive victory in the upcoming elections.

The MPC wants to secure socioeconomic development needed to address inequality, hunger and create a more equitable and resilient society.

Two Blitzbok veterans, Dylan Sage and Siviwe Soyizwapi will make their return to the national Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS tournament in Singapore.

Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both score twice as Paris St-Germain move closer to the Ligue 1 title.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir ‘VV’ Vermezovic says “it’s too much to hear that they have gone almost 10 years without winning a trophy”.

Newman College in Oldham is one of many schools struggling with the legacy of the pandemic.

Alcohol is toxic to dogs and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.

Oscar Pistorius is back in the streets of Pretoria. He appeared to have lost weight and aged, with grey and thinning hair.

While Minnie Dlamini is set to be grilled in the ‘Showmax Roast’ this Friday, she’s also showing her ex Quinton Jones flames…

MaMkhize – whose ‘Carte Blanche’ interview courted controversy – is estranged from millionaire Durban cop Sbu Mpisane. Where is he now?

Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.

The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.

Ofentse Pitse is the first and youngest black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra, Anchored Sound.

Atlus promises it’s next game, out later this year, will be a culmination of all of its beloved RPGs.

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’ says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria

A sweetener used in cakes, soft drinks and chewing gum, can seriously damage people’s health by weakening the gut, a new study has found.

Consumption of even a small amount of the sweetener neotame can lead to someone starting to suffer irritable bowel...

Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.

Gaydon firm’s first and so far only SUV has kept the same exterior, but now with a better appointed interior.

Urus becomes the Raging Bull’s third plug-in hybrid after the Revuelto and previously, the limited edition Sián.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.

Red Rocket, a South African independent power provider, hired Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the next steps for the closely held business — including a possible sale. Shareholders of the Cape Town-based company “have decided to explore strategic options,” for the business.