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South African businesses buckle under the weight of an increasing regulatory burden, while criminals, who ignore all laws, flourish.

As Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond.

Hijacked properties are a perennial problem in our communities and are not only limited to skyscrapers in the city centres.

The Free State, the previous top performing province, is now second with an 89.3 per cent rate.

The suspect was arrested following public outcry after the woman took to social media.

Gwarube has reminded the country of the challenges the class of 2025 had to overcome.

BRICS Navy drills are being conducted off the South African coast.

Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.

After the social media app’s AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

These are the top-performing independent schools across South Africa.

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Trump says the new levy is “effective immediately” as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

David Richards is grasping his second chance with Dragons after previously dropping out of professional rugby to work with the club’s commercial department.

Manchester City are keen on England international Elliot Anderson, Bayern Munich continue chase for Marc Guehi and Roma agree deal for Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen.

Aston Villa sign Chelsea and France midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000.

West Ham’s new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women’s Super League debut because of an earring.

Agency says SASSA Child Support Grants in February 2026 can be processed same day, ensuring relief for millions of households with kids …

Minister Gayton McKenzie will launch the Joslin Smith Foundation to coincide with his birthday celebration…

Several Afrikaner South Africans have been denied refugee status in the resettlement programme. Here is why…

Snoop Dogg was in high spirits when he presented the award for Best Podcast at the Golden Globes this year.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry completed phase one of its work in December, with at least two more phases still to come.

Communities warned, officials deferred and another life was lost to bureaucratic neglect.

A win over Perpignan in France in their final pool match will secure their place in the Challenge Cup playoffs.

The Cheetahs’ slim chances of making the Challenge Cup knockouts was dashed after their match against Ulster was abandoned due to inclement weather.

“No Starlink in South Africa. Not when it is owned by Elon Musk,” says Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi.

The Google parent has allayed doubts about its AI strategy, thrusting it back to the forefront of the high-stakes race.

Recently, both the Solana price and the price of XRP have been going through some ups and downs. Although some influencers predict big jumps for these “good altcoins to buy”, many traders are now turning to Digitap ($TAP) instead. In fact, over 120,000 wallets have already been connected to this crypto presale star.  Furthermore, many […]

Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on sleep to Dr Allie Hare, consultant physician in respiratory and sleep medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals and president of the British Sleep Society. They cover why women experience sleep disturbance during the menopause, why sleep paralysis affects some people more than others, and what scientists know about the link between sleep and...

Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.

Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?