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After years of grinding, KZN comedian Akhil Maharaj is finally enjoying his moment in the sunshine as a nominee for the coveted Savanna Newcomer Award.

Pupil numbers risen from just over 1.4-million in 1995 to over 2.8-million in 2026

Having declared a victory over absolute poverty at the start of the decade, Beijing did not simply declare the mission accomplished and move on

The UN faces a pivotal moment. To stay relevant and advance human rights, reform must move beyond basic housekeeping. It should be based on fairness, inclusivity, and efficiency

Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to being illegally in the country as well as pointing a firearm.

SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.

Public Interest SA says the lodging of a criminal complaint does not constitute a finding of guilt.

Investigations revealed the funds never reached their intended beneficiaries.

The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.

In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that “time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,” and called for “reconciliation and renewal.”

The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.

Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

The government is making it harder for South African households and businesses to go solar, and it could end up in court.

What could the next meltdown look like?

Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have broken into the global top 20 for WhatsApp reach, highlighting the club’s status as one of Africa’s biggest brands.

Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is ‘likely’ to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more.

China’s Zhao Xintong pulls off a shot emmulating the late John Virgo, potting three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match-up against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.

FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Here’s when it gets under way as well as the details of Bafana Bafana’s opening fixture.

Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education

Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able children, according to a study that upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education.

The research by University College London’s Institute of Education...

From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…

Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ Mel Viljoen – has backtracked on his comments praising US President Donald Trump.

Orania launched its 500 ora bank note I-series on 10 April, making it the only community in SA with a commercial note of this value.

Gwarube asks Treasury to investigate possible irregularities in R285m textbook tender

Marchers will gather at Union Buildings Triangle in Arcadia.

No arrests have been made at this stage in the Joburg CBD triple murder case and the motive is still unknown.

Jurassic Park actor is advocating for CAR T-cell therapy, which he underwent as part of a clinical trial, to be rolled out for blood cancer patients across Australia

Sam Neill has announced he is now cancer-free after undergoing a new treatment when chemotherapy stopped working on his stage-three blood cancer.

The Jurassic Park actor made the announcement on Australian broadcaster 7News while...

“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.

Research offers insights into domestication of dogs but it remains unclear why they ended up with smaller brains than wolves

It has long been known that dogs have less between their ears than wolves, but now research has suggested their brains started to get smaller at least 5,000 years ago.

Experts say the results offer fresh insights into the domestication of our canine companions. However,...

South Africa’s temporary fuel price relief measures have been extended.

South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.