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The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time.

Flamboyant businessman Hamilton Thabiso Ndlovu is appealing a scathing Special Tribunal ruling against him.

The lost revenue has seen businesses forced to close branches and retrench staff, as they struggle to keep revenue coming in amid stage 6 load shedding, local business forums say.

Ford dealership executives share their stories (and passion) regarding their success in the highly competitive South African automotive retail sector.

Zelensky has mostly been kept separate from his family during the war. Olena Zelenska told CNN this relationship “isn’t normal.”

“Our country has a large population. Such strategies as ‘herd immunity’ and ‘lying flat’ would lead to consequences that are unimaginable,” Xi said.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left mainland China for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, arriving in Hong Kong Thursday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover from British to Chinese rule.

The African legislative arm of the African Union held an Ordinary Session of the Fifth Parliament in Midrand this week.

As demand for electric cars rises on the continent, public and private sector investors are lining up a series of charging stations on major highways, entertainment and recreation spots including those outside capital cities

Legislative elections in Senegal are due to take place on 31 July.

Sudan accused Ethiopia of capturing the soldiers on 22 June in Al-Fashaqa.

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Study finds that the lack of gender diversity hinders greater investment opportunities.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) have rejected Eskom’s latest proposal of a 7% wage increase, and now plan to embark on further protest action against the power utility.

Benchmark futures rose as much as 4% on Thursday, taking the month’s increase to more than 50%.

The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed the ANC’s appeal to overturn the previous court order to pay its debt to Ezulweni Investments for services rendered in connection to its 2019 election campaign.

The United Democratic Movement wants an urgent debate of national importance on rolling blackouts and its impact on South Africa.

The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that a decision has been taken to prosecute Gauteng Provincial Legislature Deputy Speaker, Vuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela.  

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is laying charges for what the party says is systemic racketeering, against the African National Congress (ANC).

Veteran lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker David Porecki were handed Australia debuts Thursday in a powerful pack to face England in the first Test, while playmaker Quade Cooper got the nod over James O’Connor.

‘His views are extremely dangerous,’: wrote one tweep after EFF leader Julius Malema shared his thoughts on late rapper Riky Rick’s death.

When you want something light and healthy, a fresh broccoli and pepper salad will do the trick just nicely. Pack your lunch in 5 minutes every day.

An autopsy report has confirmed Mary Mara’s cause of death after she died while swimming in New York’s St. Lawrence River over the weekend.

Aleit passed away a week after filming of the new season of ‘Tyd met Aleit’ concluded.

A clash over religious and cultural beliefs has led to a film being canned by producers, leaving about 60 people unemployed.

The Internet service provider industry in South Africa is fed up with confusing regulations from communications regulator Icasa over ownership rules.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said it is unfair to blame him for the electricity crisis, but he signed a document where he took responsibility for it.

Despite the many benefits no-code, low-code and open source tools offer, there are downsides to these tools if they are not managed well.

JSE-listed Datatec has agreed to sell its Analysys Mason business for as much as £210-million, with the proceeds to flow directly to its shareholders.

Tacoma is expected to go on sale next year as a 2024 model, with the Hilux likely to follow soon after.

Tiny hatchback’s structure and lack of ISOFIX mounting points took the brunt of the criticism.

A mother of three who is living with breast cancer says her outlook is worse due to a late diagnosis.

Barrington Campbell received an autism diagnosis at 30 – now he’s helping others by providing a space for gaming.

Researchers say findings are sobering, with shortages in England predicted to top 10,000 by 2030-31.

The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.

As resources are depleted on Earth, many scientists suggest the asteroid belt could be mined instead.

The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia.

Across the UK, volunteer harvesters are helping to fight food waste by sending produce to food banks.

Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.