News South Africa

The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many – particularly women – uneasy.

Gauteng police have arrested three people for the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard earlier this year.

The ex-PM’s publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

Defence Minister Thandi Modise’s office confirmed that corruption-accused former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula had applied for state legal funding of her trial – and revealed that a senior legal official had “actioned” the request without proper approval.

Mashatile says government intends to provide internet connection to more households.

Minister Dr Phaahla announced that his department has found a solution to the current difficulty.

The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa swooped on an illegal Hanover Park backyard pit bull breeder and shut down the operation on Tuesday.

The Alice Magistrate’s Court sitting in the Eastern Cape has granted bail to Anwar Khan.

The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.

Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for.

India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Twenty-six hotels that already have permits can move forward, but after that a hotel can only be built if one shuts down. Tourists spent about 20.7 million nights in Amsterdam hotels last year.

The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.

A 4-bedroom house is for sale in an incredibly popular area of Plettenberg Bay, where properties are rarely on the market.

A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely.

The Pretoria High Court nullified a R5 billion UIF contract awarded to Thuja Capital and restrained owner Mthunzi Mdwaba from making corruption allegations against various ministers.

Zungula has described the upcoming elections as a matter of life and death.

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader also said his deputy, Floyd Shivambu, should be made minister of finance because he has not stolen anything

ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe tabled his plans to rescue South Africa.

Multi party coalition member are split on how they will handle a failure to get more than 50% of the vote

After a flat start to the Ulster SFC, if Mickey Harte’s renewal with Jim McGuinness doesn’t kickstart the provincial series into life, nothing will.

Compulsory maths and English retakes speak of a system that ignores pupils’ real talents. But hope is on the horizon

That time of year approaches when we ritually sacrifice 40% of our 16-year-olds to mark them down as failures. Exam season is coming up – that summer rite when we sit down all the young, hunched over cramped desks day after day for weeks, to sit far too many GCSE papers. The...

New #RHODurban additions Ameigh Thompson and Zama Ngcobo have taken their on-screen feud off the reality TV series.

Amapiano King, Kabza De Small took to social media to announce the new Scorpion Kings album amid fallout rumours with DJ Maphorisa.

Watch this viral pet video that will leave you in “awes” and “lols”. Buckle up, you are not ready for this cuteness overload!

The feud between RHODurban stars Zama Ngcobo and Ameigh Thompson has spilled over from the small screen onto social media platforms.

President Ya Straata’s new single Pressure is aptly titled because it highlights the attitude of overcoming constraints to perform at your best as artists and athletes.

We’ve rounded up deals on WIRED-tested electric bikes, organic mattresses, and even backpacks made of recycled plastic.

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.

KTM rider Brad Binder reveals that having mates over in abundance affords him the luxury of overseeing things.

Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.

Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.

Industry stakeholders requested guidelines be put in place for up to Stage 16 of load shedding in order to reduce the risk of human error in an emergency situation, says Vally Padayachee.

While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.