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City Power Johannesburg will implement an 8-hour planned power outage that will affect 20 areas across the city on Saturday, 20 September 2025.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said attempts to block removals “are intolerable” and threaten the government’s plans.

The fragile economy is struggling to absorb the influx as millions return home after being ejected by Iran and Pakistan.

Cole Palmer says Chelsea do not see this season’s Champions League campaign as a “learning curve” – because they want to be competitive in it straight away.

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber answered oral questions in Parliament on Wednesday.

The results show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are gaining key skills in literacy.

The country is one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters per capita.

An immigration judge ordered Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on a green card application.

He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is reportedly planning to cut as many as 680 jobs and shut some plants in South Africa, joining a slew of international companies trimming operations in the country.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 September 2025.

The Supreme Court has annulled a government permit allowing state utility Eskom to build a 3,000MW power plant.

The party says for over two decades, the ANC has been refusing to reconfigure the alliance.

Ramaphosa says despite their differences the ANC is committed to the unity of the alliance.

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will continue to testify at Madlanga Commission.

The Political Killings Task Team is at the centre of the Madlanga Commission Inquiry.

Kevin de Bruyne did not leave Manchester City by choice this summer – but now he is set to line up against them in the Champions League for Napoli.

Tino Asprilla scored a hat-trick for Newcastle United against Barcelona in 1997 and will be watching on as the teams meet at St James’ Park tonight.

As the Springboks head towards a crucial Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Kings Park, here is the kick off time to note.

Great Britain heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson looks back through her career highlights including her first Olympic medal in Paris 2024 and receiving an MBE this year.

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation eased to 3.3% in August 2025, offering some relief to consumers facing economic pressure.

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was pulled from the air on Wednesday due to comments the host made about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Renowned Spanish chef Ángel León will open Amura, his first restaurant outside of Spain, this December at the Mount Nelson.

Monica Matsie shares her grief, trauma, and unanswered questions as her family struggles to cope with Katlego’s tragic death.

The single will be released this Friday.

SuperSport launched as a standalone sports channel 30 years ago and has grown to become the dominant sports broadcaster in sub-Saharan Africa.

Green hydrogen has numerous applications across multiple industries, from decarbonising steel to fertiliser production, fuelling heavy transport, storing renewable energy for grid stability, and supplying cleaner feedstock to refineries and chemical plants. However, beyond these use cases, it also has the potential to provide a clean energy source to power future technology, with far-reaching...

A top court on Wednesday annulled a government permit allowing Eskom to build a large power plant in Richards Bay.

Local fintech Kastelo has unveiled its mobile network.

As with the previous Duster, the new Pick-Up will only be sold as a Dacia in Romania and no other market or under the Renault name.

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.