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Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

Over the past ten years, 21.5 million criminal cases have been registered, of which only 37% have been solved.

The KZN South Coast has rapidly become South Africa’s new semigration hotspot, offering affordable coastal living, strong value for money and easy Gauteng access via Margate Airport.

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

‘Witness D’, Marius van der Merwe, detailed allegations of a murder cover by the EMPD deputy chief

Police have confirmed that a witness from Madlanga Commission has been shot dead in Brakpan

Umalusi has confirmed that the 2025 matric results will be released on the 12th of January 2026

South Africa is commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

In Somalia, people are pushing back and pointing to the positives after President Trump disparaged their country.

India gave Russia’s leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India’s defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

Donald Trump’s controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.

Yangchen Lachungpa is accused of building trafficking corridors leading out of the country.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.

Public service unions are keen for South Africa to adopt digital driving licences, calling on the government to throw more money and employee training and support behind the project.

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it’s got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

South Africans consumers are getting better at paying off their credit debts, with the country’s middle class experiencing a shift and improvement in repayment habits.

Sentiment among South Africa’s agricultural businesses rose for the first time in three quarters as favorable weather conditions and strong exports supported a more positive outlook.

Mchunu, who is on a leave of absence, appeared before the Commission in Pretoria on Friday.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement will hold its first national convention this weekend to outline its policy

COSATU marks 40 years and will use its anniversary to assert relevance amongst the working class

Mchunu says he met with Ramaphosa in January to inform him about the disbandment of PKTT.

Outgoing Sharks coach John Plumtree has said that Eben Etzebeth is very ‘remorseful’ after receiving a lengthy ban for an eye gouge.

Ben Stokes dismisses Michael Neser for 16 to give England an early breakthrough leaving Australia on 383-7 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Former Liverpool and Italy forward Fabio Borini scores for Salford City as they beat Leyton Orient 4-0 to reach the third round of the FA Cup.

At least 12 clubs want Kobbie Mainoo on loan, Nottingham Forest set to increase Elliot Anderson price, Saudi clubs confident of cut-price Mohamed Salah deal, plus more.

‘Crazy coincidence’: Woolworths new white, transparent shopping bags is NOT a response to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s ‘money bag’ testimony…

Sorry, Thabo Bester: Nandipha Magudumana continues to wear her wedding ring despite her husband distancing himself from her criminal spree.

Who wore it best? Convicted fraudster Thabo Bester seemingly one-upped his Kgosi Mampuri inmate Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala in the fashion department.

Slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe hailed as a local hero in the fight against crime and illegal mining.

John Plumtree said there were times he felt as if he had “been on an island”, and he did not want the interim coach to feel the same way.

Legendary London club fabric will return to Mzansi in January to rave in the New Year in Joburg and Cape Town.

It is not only gifting time for consumers in December. It is also gifting time for scammers on the lookout for unsuspecting consumers.

Bitcoin has climbed back above $92,000, and big names in the industry are already predicting where it could go next. At Binance Blockchain Week, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by 2026, pointing to progress on U.S. regulation as a possible catalyst. Others on the same panel shared similar expectations. But while […]

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Scientists have developed algorithms that give predictive scores for a host of physical and mental traits

UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health

The Guardian has learned that couples undergoing IVF in the UK are exploiting an apparent legal loophole to rank their embryos based on genetic predictions of IQ. But what is polygenic screening and...

BYD plans to double its dealership network in South Africa by the end of 2026.

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.