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The Patriotic Alliance has won two wards previously run by the DA and the ANC in the Western Cape.

Markus Jooste left his wife three firearms, eight vehicles, various artworks, two policies, a retirement annuity, and almost R74 000 in cash – but it is not clear whether she will receive anything.

A South African Human Rights Commission probe into the Enyobeni tavern tragedy has uncovered inadequate enforcement of liquor regulations by the Eastern Cape Liquor Board and a police failure to address community complaints.

Detective Mashele testified in the Meyiwa trial about collecting DNA evidence from Bongani Ntanzi.

Police say the man took his son with him to the mountain to dig for muti then raped him.

Two former border post officials have been sentenced to an effective 15 years in jail for turning a blind eye to an attempt to smuggle tobacco worth R6 million into South Africa.

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.

Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.

The aid workers were killed April 1 when a succession of Israeli armed drones ripped through vehicles in their convoy as they left one of World Central Kitchen’s warehouses on a food delivery mission.

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

Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.

With the outcome of the 2024 elections up in the air, analysts have shared various scenarios of what could happen once all of the votes are counted.

SARS has issued an alert reminding employers in South Africa of looming tax deadlines – and what awaits those who miss them.

The Reserve Bank and Nedbank say load shedding won’t hit South Africa as hard in 2024.

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

At Oudtshoorn in the Karoo, the Patriotic Alliance garnered the majority of the votes with 65.5%.

The Tshwane mayor placed five senior officials on precautionary suspension over the Rooiwal saga.

The DA’s Caucus leader in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Retief Odendaal says crime is out of control.

Centre Dan du Plessis is the latest player to commit his long-term future to the Stormers.

Baxter knows how to win.

R20 MILLION worth of transfer targets are keen to join Chiefs with the Soweto giants revisiting interest in both players.

Orlando Pirates are believed to be ready to part ways with one of their players, as it just hasn’t gone according to plan for him at the club

Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’

At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.

Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...

A royal expert claims that the ‘trickle’ of bullying allegations levelled against Meghan Markle will soon flow like a ‘stream’.

Sello Maake KaNcube and Elizabeth Serunye, who were ‘scammed’ by Trinity International Bible University played lovers on ‘Skeem Saam’.

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Anne Hathaway unveiled a shocking revelation about her early days in the industry by having to kiss multiple actors for roles.

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

Leading to Freedom Day, honouring 30 years of SA democracy, some of the biggest stars from Netflix productions have written heartfelt fan letters to fellow artists – expressing sincere praise and admiration for their work.

Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.

Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.

WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend” apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly.

Large South African enterprises are wholeheartedly embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), underscoring the technology’s transformative impact on our country’s business landscape.

ISPA has released the results of its most recent FNO perception survey, which found that ISPs’ overall confidence in FNOs had slipped since the previous survey in August 2023.

The Internet Service Providers’ Association’s Fibre Network Operator Perception Survey reveals slipping confidence in local players.

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

While no dynamic changes have taken place, all combustion engine models now receive a 48-volt mild-hybrid system as standard.

Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.

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.