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The son of security company boss Andre Naude has testified in the Western Cape High Court that someone shot at his bedroom window at his father’s house.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has voiced his opposition to BHP’s proposed takeover of Anglo.

Three astronauts will spend six months on China’s space station. Some experts worry China’s ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.

Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.

Dozens are taken into custody as police clear an encampment at the University of Southern California.

Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their control in the country.

East Africa is being pounded by unusually heavy rains linked to a combination of global weather events.

At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Sujela near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said.

A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.

The world’s largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

The latest PPI data from Stats SA shows a decline in meat inflation, with fears over more pain at the tills starting to diminish.

Some water experts have outlined that while numerous areas of Johannesburg are facing serious water supply issues, the possibility of an imminent grid collapse is highly unlikely.

The Competition Tribunal has approved a takeover of SA’s largest fuel service network Engen by Dutch-Swiss commodities group Vitol, but has imposed a host of conditions, including on procurement and employee ownership.

MK Party members are arriving at Nkandla for an election event.

Solly Msimanga says he expects load shedding to return after the 29 May elections.

Velenkosini Hlabisa also defended the Ingonyama Trust Act, which he said had been beneficial to black people in KwaZulu-Natal

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The leader of Rise Mzansi, highlighted four key areas in the Free State that require attention.

Orlando Pirates will have to make key changes to their usual starting line-up with three members of their spine missing.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.

Ireland’s Munster rugby team laid a wreath on the Sea Point promenade to honour a former coach who died in a paragliding accident.

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan races through the two frames he needed to thrash Jackson Page and move into the last 16.

Suspects alleged to have posed as academics to access books and replace them with copies, says Europol

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The man who helped Anele Tembe in her dying moments – and saw AKA on the balcony after her fatal fall – has made a series of shocking claims.

Radio and television personality MaBlerh will host ‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ reunion for the second year in a row.

Take a look at former Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his family life in France: From sightseeing bliss to homework battles!

Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 Ultra is the pricey solution.

Series returns to action after a month’s break with a line-up of 25 entrants confirmed.

OCTA will be a limited edition model, although it remains to been how many will eventually be produced.

The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.