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A new report argues that the country has a narrow window to pivot from drafting laws to disciplined execution if it hopes to transition from a failing monopoly to a competitive, private-sector-led green energy market.

The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

In his SONA speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to scaling up survivor-centres.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement are continuing their search for gold at a kraal

The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Experts are warning that the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is heading for a national disaster.

SARS has published new specifications kicking in from 1 March that will leave close to 6 million taxpayers exposed.

The work of the Ad Hoc Committee has been extended until 31 March 2026, marking its third extension.

Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

The US has not had a permanent ambassador to South Africa since January 2025

Canada’s Yuvraj Samra becomes the first player from an associate nation to make a T20 World Cup century, but it is not enough to stop them sliding to an eight-defeat defeat against New Zealand.

Rele Mofokeng is firing on all cylinders.

It’s not the flasy things that secures silverware.

There was plenty of drama and high-profile clashes in this season’s league phase stage of Europe’s elite club competition.

A Cape Town woman – Juliette Bryant – has spoken out about her experience meeting Bill Clinton and being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein…

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Johannesburg Water says supply systems are slowly recovering, but several areas across the metro are still facing low pressure and outages.

Gold and platinum shares account for more than 25% of the JSE’s benchmark index, which adds a ‘significant amount of risk’ to the bourse.

The public is advised to wear protective eyewear when viewing the partial solar eclipse or to watch it online.

The potential liquidation of Tongaat Hulett is about more than just the company.

AgriLogiq and NEC XON partner to scale protected, data-driven farming across Africa through strategic collaboration.

Cyberrey will highlight how attackers operate before intrusion at ITWeb Security Summit JHB 2026.

The crypto-currency is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing, says John Singh, VP of the IITPSA.

A requirements-first approach often creates false precision. The detail looks like certainty, even when the underlying problem remains fuzzy, says Joe Newbert, founder of Business Change Academy.

Toyota and Lexus have unveiled their 2026 product lineup for South Africa, including their first electric cars.

Pre-owned cars are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa.

The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.