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South Africa’s cheapest and most expensive provinces to rent property
New data revealed that there is now a nearly R4,400 gap between rent in South Africa’s cheapest and the country’s most expensive.
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New data revealed that there is now a nearly R4,400 gap between rent in South Africa’s cheapest and the country’s most expensive.
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The Khampepe commission of inquiry investigating alleged political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases continues in Johannesburg on Thursday.
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South Africa
From mineral exploration to the world of financial services, artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate in Africa. One area that may be most impacted by this technological revolution is a place that receives relatively little attention in this context: the creative economy. For generations, storytelling has been one of the strongest tools for […]
South Africa
Police have arrived at the Durban north business premises of security boss Calvin Mathibeli to conduct a firearms compliance inspection.
South Africa
Riaan Manser spent his latest adventure aboard the MSC cruise ship “Opera” with 2 000 other South Africans all moving in the same direction.
South Africa
Gogo Skhotheni speaks to Drum about her recent pregnancy news. Despite initially feeling anxious and scared, she says she’s more than grateful to have been given another chance to be a boy mom.

World
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be the first U.S. ally to visit the White House since President Trump asked for help in sending ships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz.
World
Iranian missile attacks have killed three Palestinian women in the occupied West Bank and a foreign worker in central Israel, medics said.
World
King Charles III praised Britain’s “partnership of equals” with Nigeria as he hosted a banquet for President Bola Tinubu during the first state visit by the leader of Africa’s most populous nation in nearly four decades.

World
Several other people were injured when shrapnel struck the beauty salon in Beit Awwa, in the southern West Bank.

Africa
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Business
The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.

Business
South Africans are being warned to watch out for rising food prices as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil and logistics costs, with consumer advocates cautioning shoppers against opportunistic retailers.

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

Politics
The IFP has claimed victory in all three by-elections that were held in KwaZulu-Natal Wednesday

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Sgt Nkosi.

Politics
PAC opened a criminal case against the desecration of founding president Robert Sobukwe’s gravesite

Politics
The Commission heard that Nkosi shared a list of bidders for a Tshwane Police Department tender

Sport
Another testament to the qualify of that squad.

Sport
Ulster must navigate the latter stages of the season without breakout Six Nations wing Rob Baloucoune because of an elbow injury.

Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has a delicate balancing act to execute when it comes to selection this season. What could he be plotting?

Sport
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Education
Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected
Few debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an...
Education
New York parents can’t always afford to live in neighborhoods with good public schools, and other options are more expensive than ever.
Education
[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.

Lifestyle
Showmax has revealed when it will cease operation on its platforms, and what happens to current subscriptions thereafter…

Lifestyle
Music icon Lira proved that there are other ways to grieve a loved one, as she wore her late mother’s dress to her birthday celebration.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Of all the parts in your car, there are five that are most at risk of failing. Here are the warning signs you should look out for.

Entertainment
When oil prices rise, gold prices tend to rise as well, which can be beneficial for South Africa.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Stormers will be looking to back up their win over the Bulls with a big performance against Dragons, while also welcoming some players back.

Entertainment
The reading marks the first time since late February that the dam has dipped below the 100% threshold, though it remains at near-full levels.

Science/Tech
Put bespoke commands on the Android Auto home screen with this little-known feature.
Science/Tech
Set between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro, the M5 MacBook Air remains the laptop that I recommend for most people.

Science/Tech
Cinergy Mobile Power has officially launched in South Africa, bringing smart, diesel-free energy systems to the country’s film, TV and live event industries. The company is the first to offer purpose-built mobile power solutions tailored for African film and entertainment. Instead of relying on traditional diesel generators, Cinergy’s modular systems combine solar and battery technology […]

Science/Tech
A glorious swooping downhill glide on one of these electric mountain bikes will make you feel like a kid again.

Motoring
The all-new Haval H7 Black Edition has landed in South Africa.

Motoring
Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Motoring
The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Health
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.