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Eskom has backtracked on its plan to split the company into separate entities in an attempt to hold onto ownership of South Africa’s grid assets.

A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

The prime minister says it would be “reckless” for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a “precarious” moment.

The “trashed panda” is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The assets belong to Chimene Mlambo, Elias Christopher Ngobeni, Nason Ngobeni and Alex Sithole.

One person has been confirmed dead, and others are still trapped under the concrete rubble.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has signed a memorandum of understanding and licensing agreement with PromptBio, a California-based data and life sciences company, to strengthen artificial intelligence-driven multiome data analysis in Africa. According to a statement, the partnership will enhance integrated multiome data analysis and AI-powered insights for the Clinical...

The African Development Bank has released a new report outlining a strategic roadmap to unlock the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, the report, Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation, examines how artificial intelligence could...

Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Stranded in the Caribbean with no way to call for help: How Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado survived the deadliest stretch of her flight from Venezuela before an extraction team reached her.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

A major first world country has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to South Africa.

Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as ‘handmade’ items.

A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

GEMS member contributions remain among the most affordable in the sector because of the low starting base.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Orlando Pirates’ Tshepo Mhlambi, Lebo Mohlala, Simphiwe Masilela and Lungelo Dondolo are expected to play in Carling Black Label Cup match.

Rugby World Cup winner Lark Atkin-Davies announces she is pregnant with her first child.

Crystal Palace want Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, Chelsea lead the way for AZ Alkmaar’s teenage midfielder Kees Smit, while AC Milan want Niklas Fullkrug, plus more.

Union Berlin put three past second-placed RB Leipzig in surprise 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga.

The growing appeal of small-town living in South Africa is centered around quality of life, safety, affordability and sense of community …

Franco Mostert is the latest Springbok to develop a side hustle. Here’s the low-down on the lock’s new venture…

Elon Musk is one step closer to bringing Starlink to SA, after Minister Solly Malatsi gazetted a policy amending BEE laws in the ICT sector.

Feeling festive-season stress? Discover the surprising benefits of stargazing in South Africa and reconnect under the night sky.

The Stormers have named a close to full strength team for their Champions Cup encounter against La Rochelle.

The high court ordered that alterations to the church building be halted until the leadership battle is resolved

It might be the last thing you want to think of at the end of a year full of financial stress, but your financial to-do list can make 2026 much better.

Renault Duster, Nissan Magnite and Volvo EX90 did not impress us too much this year.

Many projects talk about deflation as a future idea. Milk Mocha applies it immediately during the presale itself. Every week, any unsold supply is removed forever, reducing availability long before the platform becomes active. This approach places $HUGS in a rare category where supply control is not promised later but enforced now. With constant participation […]

Diesel drivers are likely to see the biggest increase in road travelling costs relative to last year.

As Bitcoin trades around $90K, the market is questioning whether major upside still remains, or whether early-stage opportunities such as Digitap’s crypto presale offer stronger 2026 ROI potential.  The Puell Multiple chart shows that BTC is no longer in deep-value territory, and with Digitap ($TAP) rising from a $0.0125 starting price to $0.0371 today, many […]

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Pick n Pay asap! has experienced significant growth over the past year, becoming increasingly competitive with South Africa’s biggest delivery services.

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