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Global NCAP CEO deemed the result as unacceptable.

Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane says parents sitting with two offers of schools for their children but who have not yet accepted one of them is a factor delaying the process of placing grade 1 and 8 pupils for the 2026 academic year.

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...

Former President Jacob Zuma is briefing supporters after his Arms Deal appeal

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Anti-GBV gathering in Bloemfontein.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Completed in 2017, the De Aar Wind Power Project remains a flagship example of China – South Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite, has launched its first shop-in-shop for LEGO, as the group moves full steam to open over 220 new stores in the current financial year.

Sappi is working on a joint venture with Helsinki-headquartered UPM amid serious struggles for the graphic paper industry.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers an annual address to the NCOP

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed the Parliamentary Gallery Association (PGA) on Thursday.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is giving reasons for disbanding the PKTT at the Madlanga Inquiry.

French arms company Thales and former president Jacob Zuma back in court.

George Ford is missing because of injury, so Rob du Preez will start at fly-half for Sale in their Champions Cup opener against Glasgow.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois urges supporters to show players more “respect” after team-mate Vinicius Jr is once again the target of abuse by fans.

Sale Sharks women announce the signing of Canada wing Asia Hogan-Rochester from 1 January.

Kaizer Chiefs lost ground in the title race following their 0-0 draw with Chippa United. Will Amakhosi bounce back?

Chris Brown beats Michael Jackson’s record-holding sales by over five million units.

Since July, digital platforms hosting potentially harmful content like porn have been required to implement strict age verification.

Judge Wilson said xenophobia is one of the greatest threats to democracy and human rights that the country presently faces,

‘The way the squad has been rotated is giving us a better chance of making it … But the focus will be on how we do next year. We can’t even think of the World Cup yet.’

“He just needs respect and that’s what I give to him,” Cardoso said.

Chinese bargains marketplace Temu was, perhaps surprisingly, the most searched-for term on Google in 2025.

The blueprint for a sustainable and resilient Africa was demonstrated at the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) yesterday, as the event celebrated the winners of its 2025 Industry Solutions Challenge. Hosted by Telkom, the participants were tasked with proposing cutting-edge solutions across five key categories, Energy and Sustainability, Artificial...

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Vehicle subscriptions are gaining popularity in South Africa as motorists struggle to keep pace with escalating car prices and ownership costs.

Lexus has added a new hybrid model to its flagship SUV series in South Africa.

This newly launched Chinese Adventure SUV sold 545 units in two weeks.

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