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Joyous Celebration director Lindelani Mkhize accused of failing to account for various payments and sponsorships

South Africa’s mining output has stagnated over the past 15 years despite soaring commodity prices, limiting the country’s ability to fully benefit from global demand and the current precious metals boom.

The municipality says this is despite difficult conditions including strong winds.

Rhema has played a significant role in faith-based social development, national dialogue

Bolana has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Category 2 funeral.

SAFTU and NUPSAW say 3 000 health workers were given permanent contracts

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.

Assailants shot dead or cut the throats of their victims, lit homes on fire and abducted multiple people in Niger state, Nigeria.

Samantha Guthrie’s fame has helped turn her mother’s abduction into a national obsession.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

In just 30 years, Ocean Basket has gone from selling a limited menu in Pretoria to having over 200 locations in 16 countries.

Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Mokgosi appeared before the North West Ad Hoc committee on Saturday to conclude his testimony.

Jacob Zuma who is the leader of uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, was expelled from the ANC in July 2024.

Team GB’s men’s curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.

Watch as Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir reaches the women’s big air final with a “beautiful” run to finish fourth in qualifying at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Shai Hope scores a half century as West Indies race to a nine-wicket win over Nepal to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup and reach the Super 8s.

American Anthony Kim says it is “overwhelming” after winning his first tournament since ending a 12-year absence from golf during which he battled drug and alcohol addiction.

Custodian University of Sunderland says renovation costs of £45m are too high and building must be pulled down. Not without a fight, say locals, who believe they’re being taken for fools

The “little pieces of Sunderland” produced by the city’s glassmaking factory for more than a century can be traced back to an even older story that began in the seventh century, when English glassmaking...

Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard and wife Marise celebrated their daughter Isabella’s baptism. Take a look…

When Rachel John returned to Amsterdam, many were speculating whether she and Siya Kolisi are still together. Here’s what we know…

American singer Jacquees reflected on his time in Durban after embracing the culture of the coastal city during his stay. Take a look…

When does Oscar Pistorius’s murder sentence expire? And will he be remembered as more than just the man who murdered Reeva Steenkamp?

The unions are planning a march for later this month. 


North West Councillor stabbed to death during fight at tavern

Johannesburg, a city of about 6 million people and the country’s economic hub, residents are still in the dark about the water crisis.

Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze said his team paid Zamalek far too much respect in their 2-1 defeat on…

This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.

Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the “Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.

Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.

VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

A prominent logistics expert has warned that the R120-billion Gautrain expansion won’t serve the areas that need it the most.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.