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Former cop fingered as ring leader in the murder of 10 people

The DA’s campaign using premier Panyaza Lesufi’s hotel shower remark exemplifies how service delivery failures are leveraged in political narratives, intensifying pre-election discourse.

Out of 5,505 fraudulent and dishonest life insurance claims recorded in 2024, 38 were murder for money cases.

Mswenko Boys coach says team will battle until the end

Shibiri has testified that Matlala lent him R70.000 to fix his son’s car.

There have been a number of other fires in the region.

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

BBC’s North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China’s National People’s Congress.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

The move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Donald Trump’s tariffs policies last month.

It is ‘impossible for us to compete’, says the boss of a New York grocery store.

Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a “temper tantrum”.

Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

The commission took its campaign to the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson campus. 

Lamola says remarks made by Brent Bozell are unacceptable.

Champions League Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock believes Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has “lost the changing room” after their 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the last 16.

Rory Smith, Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock look how important Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde was in his side’s 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the last-16 of the Champions League, while also highlighting Erling Haaland’s struggles for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Pedro Neto apologises for pushing over a ball boy over during Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat by Paris St‑Germain in the Champions League.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he and his side “need to be better” after they concede three late goals at Paris Saint Germain, to lose the first leg of their last 16 tie 5-2, with the French side firmly in control.

Rachel Kolisi revealed that she was forced to ask her then-husband, Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi for money to buy personal hygiene items…

Lalela Mswane is one of the celebrities on the next season of ‘Tropika Island of Treasure’, and she is raring to go.

Here’s why thousands of white South African expats are choosing to return home, despite claims of ‘white genocide’ and ‘persecution’…

Candles and white flowers were the backdrop as comedian Gary and Brianna became Mr. and Mrs. Owen

Outa compared the governance structures of three vastly different economies to illustrate where South Africa could improve.

South Africans are urged to stay vigilant as scammers posing as bank consultants call victims and pressure them for personal details.

Municipal unions confirm a 3.5 percent salary increase deal with Tshwane, though critics warn the agreement may strain city finances.

From schools to leadership, society produces both dreamers and thugs; blind praise masks the darker truths behind success.

The Big Apple has had a tech boom in the past few years—here’s where to stay, play, eat, and work in the city’s tech-dense Dumbo neighborhood.

The biggest US measles outbreak in decades may be over sooner than expected.

Suzuki has announced the pricing for its newest SUV, which will go on sale in South Africa very soon.

South Africa’s biggest airline is adding a temporary fuel surcharge to its ticket prices.

This may be the cheapest time to drive from Joburg to Cape Town for quite some time.

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.