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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) lead investigator expressed dissatisfaction over the testimony of a key witness, known as Witness D, in the case against suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Witness D, who had previously survived assassination attempts, testified about the torture and death of Emmanuel Mbhense by EMPD and SAPS officials, and alleged that...

The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.

The shooting in British Columbia has been met with shock and sadness, with residents saying nearly everyone has been impacted in some way.

The Tel Aviv indictment is the first publicly known instance of people being accused of leveraging military secrets to place bets on the popular prediction market.

Sussan Ley, plagued by poor polls, was deposed by Angus Taylor after just nine months in the job.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

Eight people were killed, ranging in age from 11 to 39, with 25 people injured in the shootings at a school and a home.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

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

Vibe-coding tools – which let people without coding skills create apps using AI – are exploding in popularity.

Rain plus the political environment is creating a “powerful psychological need for escape”, travel agents say.

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA.

Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA.

Even before his speech on Thursday, many opposition parties had already given the president a ‘fail’

A year after the president’s first State of the Nation address as the leader of a coalition government, performance has been good and bad

The latest from the title-chasing Glamour Boys.

Former Kaizer Chiefs skipper Neil Tovey has preview Amakhosi’s trip to Egypt to battle Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy makes a solid start to the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune sets the early pace with a 10-under 62.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests

Exam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.

Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health.

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The SANDF band’s choice of song at SONA – ‘Water’ – and a near-disastrous 21-gun salute left many South Africans amused…

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni bragged about wearing local – including thrift store items – on the SONA red carpet.

The principal of Roedean has resigned amid a public apology to fellow school, King David Linksfield, and the Jewish community…

Rassie Erasmus’s innovative tactics and player management underline why the Springboks thrive and why South Africa should learn from this.

The perfect date does not have to be flowers or chocolates, said romance author Shameez Patel. It can be simple and romantic.

Fear of Friday the 13th persists despite centuries of debate and little evidence of supernatural misfortune.

Lesufi later apologised for his comments, but the damage was already done.

New York, USA – While mainstream media remains fixated on the volatility of equity indices, a far more significant structural shift is occurring in the global commodities markets. Driven by a perfect storm of geopolitical friction and “AI-industrial” demand, strategic metals have staged a historic breakout. Claude Riveloux, Chief Strategist at Ai Synthara, identifies this […]

New York, USA – As global capital markets grapple with heightened volatility and the decoupling of traditional asset correlations in early 2026, institutional allocators and Family Offices face increasing difficulty in preserving capital through static models. Against this backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty and data saturation, HEBITAL Wealth College formally positions its proprietary...

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?