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An economist has argued that South Africa’s economic stagnation over the past 15 years largely stems from the rise of Jacob Zuma, whose era of state capture weakened institutions and slowed growth.

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for Tuesday’s friendly against Japan.

Former European champion Adam Gemili retires from athletics at the age of 32.

The suspects were nabbed during operation Shanela from Monday last week to Sunday.

The Gauteng Traffic Police is urging bus drivers to take full responsibility for road safety.

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.

The president said the U.S. could “take the oil in Iran” and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island’s oil terminal.

The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

The government has officially blacklisted over 50 companies from doing business with the state.

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has requested that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) conduct lifestyle audits on the Department of Basic Education (DBE).

FNB CEO Harry Kellan is taking early retirement, as the FirstRand group looks to simplify its businesses in a large restructuring

Stellenbosch University has informed its Wilgenhof Alumni Association that the current Chair of Council, Nicky Newton-King, will not stand for re-election as Chair or as Council member after her term ends this week.

High Court in an electronic court order uploaded on caselines dismissed the part A application.

The court found that their failure to follow correct legal process rendered the application invalid.

The SACP has decided to contest independently in the upcoming Local Government Elections

The conference failed to proceed after the EC High Court issued an interim order against it.

Ali McCann, Ruairi McConville, Paddy McNair and Bailey Peacock-Farrell will miss Northern Ireland’s friendly with Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Hugo Broos is looking at this Kaizer Chiefs star as a potential replacement to Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams.

Teenage Bohemians midfielder Aoibhe Brennan earns her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland in April.

Kenya’s Albert Korir has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned performance-enhancing drug.

The University and College Union says the cuts would weaken the university’s appeal to students.

There’s truly a first time for everything as content creator Thandi Mzamo marked her first ever international trip at the age of 49.

Cape Town libraries cleared over R1.2m in overdue fines during Fine Free Week. Here are the most returned book titles…

Pikitup rejects claims of an 18-day refuse collection delay in Joburg, insisting the longest disruption recorded was about one week.

Mvala’s current deal expires at the end of June after the club exercised a one-year option last year.

Limited to only 300 units nationwide, this anniversary model celebrates the legacy of the Kwid while introducing distinctive design elements and refined detailing.

Private talks have broken down, and the high-stakes dispute is now set to be decided in court.

Leader pushes for investment and refugee return during Germany visit, as activists warn against normalising ties amid rights concerns.

Lytania Johnson has been named FNB CEO after Harry Kellan stepped down after just two years in the role.

Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

Samsung explains why Real Quantum Dot technology is the key to choosing a high-performance television.

Cape Canaveral and Titusville, long ghost towns after 1969 moon landing, have witnessed space industry ‘renaissance’

Almost six decades have passed since the space coast of Florida experienced an atmosphere quite like this. On its beaches and in cities, there is an air of anticipation, excitement and anxiety to match the final days of Nasa’s storied Apollo moon program.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured motorists that the government is working on solutions to offset this month’s enormous petrol and diesel price hikes.

Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.