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South Africa’s economy has stagnated for over a decade as investment, productivity, and employment have collapsed, with it suffering its weakest period of growth since the end of WWII.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned that South Africa is facing a “stubborn and painful” crisis at the heart of its HIV response, with 1.1-million people lost to treatment despite major progress in prevention and testing.

Picture this: Checkers Sixty60 delivery drivers, resplendent in their turquoise uniforms, enjoying lunch outside a KwikSpar on Kloof Street. The retail rivalry made flesh. Is this corporate espionage, a pricing revelation, or simply mates grabbing a bite? We investigate.

The five will reappear in court next Monday for a formal bail application. 

Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The South African coast line quickly becoming one of the country’s strongest new semigration hotspots.

The government’s official forecaster investigated how crucial documents were published ahead of the chancellor’s statement.

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi is testifying at the Madlanga Commission

The High Court ordered former President Jacob Zuma to repay R28.96 million in legal fees.

Critics have accused AfriForum of spreading disinformation in the US following its trip to the US.

The hearings into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes.

A trio of “unbelievable” one-handed catches from Treylon Burks, Puka Nacua and Brock Bowers are among the best plays from week 13 of the NFL season.

Wilfried Nancy will be in the Celtic dugout for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership match against Hearts, according to interim manager Martin O’Neill.

Former England captain Heather Knight has been appointed as general manager of London Spirit’s women’s team after opting out of playing in the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

Swansea City are a club in need of a lift as they prepare for two potentially pivotal games.

Global home-improvement giant MR. D.I.Y. has officially entered the KwaZulu-Natal market, opening its first regional store.

The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R62 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 2 December.

There is doubt that a tax on online gambling operators will stop the scourge it has become

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 2 December 2025.

BMA officers seized illegal veterinary products from an East African flight, sending them for laboratory analysis.

The better the biltong, the better this salad will turn out. Of course, white rice adds a touch of style to the finished product.

With the retirement of Windows 10, organisations are entering a critical phase in their IT evolution. The limitations of older hardware can no longer be ignored, particularly in sectors like manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and logistics where legacy systems remain essential for daily operations. While these devices have delivered reliable performance for years, they were not […]

A loss of key channels, including the Discovery Channel, could impact already falling subscriber numbers at DStv.

Hulu and HBO Max and Disney are all offering terrific Cyber Monday streaming deals in 2025. Time to make a burner email?

More than 1,800 cars were sold in South Africa every day this November.

South Africans with older cars are opting out of insurance to save money, putting themselves at risk of liability for millions of rands in damages.

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.