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More than 2,000 learners at Lwamondo Secondary School in Thohoyandou are being taught in classrooms originally built by parents in 1958 with mud bricks.

Controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s pre-trial hearing was postponed in the Johannesburg high court on Friday after his defence raised concerns about his continued detention outside the province where his trial will be heard.

Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

A new task team has been established to probe SAPS members implicated at the Madlanga Commission.

South Africa has produced its first locally manufactured foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years.

Severely affected areas include Midrand, Melville, Selby, South Hills and Ennerdale, among others.

The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.

At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a “blouse”.

Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Owners in community schemes must be cautious when it comes to their levy payments.

New data shows what a person needs to earn per month to live a ‘decent’ life in South Africa in 2026.

More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

Advocate Noko also revealed that the operation produced no arrests as the suspects were killed.

The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.  

A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.

Kaizer Chiefs have collected a long string of 1-0 results without looking like the Soweto giants we all know, Sergio Dos Santos have offered his take.

Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has surgery on his Achilles following a “flare up”.

Faheem Ashraf hits an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan are given a major scare by the Netherlands in a thrilling opening game at the T20 World Cup.

Steve Tandy takes charge of his first Six Nations campaign with Wales hunting a first championship win since 2023.

Move by Pete Hegseth marks latest escalation by Trump administration against the Ivy League school

The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said the Pentagon is ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard University, marking the Trump administration’s latest escalation against the Ivy League school.

“The @DeptWar is formally ending ALL Professional...

Nathan Smith was the 27 years old son of rapper Lil Jon.

Want to show some love and TLC for stray animals in Khayelitsha this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how you can…

Siya Kolisi opened up about his struggles with Afrikaans as he spoke about his son’s Afrikaans mark which he would have ‘done so much for.’

SASSA Child Support Grants in March 2026 will go ahead as scheduled, but there’s uncertainty on the way regarding future increases …

Bowlers are on a hiding to nothing bowling on flat pitches in India.

The speaker explained why she did not approve the subpoenas against Mogotsi and O’Sullivan.

There was little between the sides in the opening exchanges.

Joburg Ballet celebrates 25 years this year with ‘Giselle’, the same show that saw the company in at its genesis.

Business Leadership South Africa has warned that Eskom’s unbundling could jeopardise the country’s energy reforms.

The disgraced financier acted as a confidante for OneWeb’s founder Greg Wyler as the entrepreneur raced to secure funds after launching the company in 2012.

The iPhone is going further than any smartphone has travelled before.

Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.

The cost of owning a car in South Africa goes beyond monthly premiums and fuel spend.

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.