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During apartheid, urban planning deliberately prioritised white suburbs with robust infrastructure, while townships received minimal investment.

At 15, Manchester United’s JJ Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League but he is already showing clear signs he is a huge talent.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system continues hearing witness testimony on Thursday.

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Beaumont says the contracts were awarded under the DA administration.

Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

The BBC’s Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.

Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Momentum Health will takeover the administration of Bonitas Medical Fund later this year, marking a huge change in the industry.

The Standard Bank Group recently published its 2025 financial results, showing that it had successfully met the financial targets set in 2021, with its executives receiving notable salary increases.

The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.

Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.

PAC opened a criminal case against the desecration of founding president Robert Sobukwe’s gravesite

The Commission heard that Nkosi shared a list of bidders for a Tshwane Police Department tender

KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before Parly’s Ad hoc committee

He is rounding up his testimony as the last witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Kaizer Chiefs will welcome the return of two defensive figures ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Magesi FC.

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Do your memories of the 90s feel like it was yesterday? Well, I’m sure these Hollywood stars also think so.

Rachel Kolisi reveals how she feels about her kids having a step mother, following her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is soon to be home to a new, multi-million-rand superyacht marina hub. Here’s everything you need to know…

Black Coffee has fathered multiple children before turning 50 years old. Here’s what we know about the DJ and his fatherhood role…

According to the City’s Dam Levels dashboard, storage is now 17.5% lower than last year.

“It was hardly possible for them to improve, but they’ve been very impressive till now,” said Slot.

Young, ambitious and ready to tackle life with a lot of drive. Meet Krugersdorp makeup artist Deone Quappe who just can’t sit still.

“Whenever you play Real Madrid in the Champions League, you have to expect a tough opposition, you have to be ready for a fight,” Kane said.

South Africa’s government wants a 20% tax on online gambling profits, but the industry is fighting back hard.

South Africa’s liveliest business stories in 2026 showcase an eclectic mix. They run through finance, trade, farming, outsourced services, power, and a gambling market that has learned how to live on a phone. Statistics South Africa says real GDP grew 1.1% in 2025, its best annual result since 2022, with finance, real estate and business […]

Acer Africa’s Glenn du Toit on local assembly, affordable PCs and bridging the digital divide in 2026.

Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.

Motorists don’t need to worry about South Africa’s petrol and diesel supply for the time being.

Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.