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After supposedly reaching an amicable agreement with Pikitup executives and the City of Johannesburg, frustrated Pikitup employees torched two waste collection trucks.

South Africa’s central bank kept its main lending rate unchanged at 6.75%.

Leo Ross is thought to be the youngest knife crime victim in the West Midlands.

A case of fraud has been opened after ballot papers from the ANC Johannesburg regional conference were discovered at a house in Pretoria in a sting operation that included the police.

Altogether 26 of these learners were brought to the school in uniforms.  

The collaboration works in which Microsoft provides key information around Artificial Intelligence.

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 weather warning for KZN for Thursday and Friday.

“Cat” Matlala is facing 11 counts of attempted murder, along with a string of other charges.

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

Africa’s soccer body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal’s coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic African Cup soccer final this month.

A Palestinian man and his Israeli friend are dedicating themselves to a peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of the devastating war in Gaza.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold South Africa’s interest rates.

Premier Foods has received the go-ahead from the Competition Commission to acquire RFG, subject to conditions.

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows “utter contempt” for their situation.

Senona continues to face cross-examination before the Madlanga Commission.

Hlungwani says he was removed because he didn’t want the Secret Service Account funds to be used

Hlungwani says he was removed because he didn’t want the Secret Service Account funds to be used

The meeting set priorities for the year, focusing on economic growth and improving municipalities.

Orlando Pirates legend Happy Jele says this is the perfect season for the Buccaneers to make history by winning a quadruple.

Hibernian sign winger Owen Elding from League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says it “would certainly be nice” for the injured Conor Bradley to still be a part of the squad for their 2026 World Cup play-offs against Italy in March.

Four-cap Rhys Davies becomes the eighth Ospreys player in Steve Tandy’s Wales Six Nations squad.

Woolworths has warned the public against falling prey to multiple Facebook scams about a fake meat box promotion…

Does Kylie Jenner’s cutting jelly live up to the hype as the ‘Korean Ozempic’ for weight management?

The project’s return revives hopes of energy revenue while reigniting concerns over security, climate impact and accountability.

Joburg Water emphasised that the maintenance would result in ‘improved service delivery and continuity of water supply’ for affected residents.

Parents have protested over their belief that foreign nationals were taking spaces in schools that should be reserved for South Africans.

Sunset vibes turn legendary as Grammy winner Zakes Bantwini tops a soulful, global Corona Sunsets Festival bill.

Controversial documentary Melania: Twenty Days to History has been pulled from theatres in South Africa.

In a world described as fractured and fragile, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has chosen the path of unwavering caution, holding the repo rate steady at 6.75% in a high-stakes decision that pits resilient domestic progress against a tidal wave of global uncertainty. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its first meeting of 2026, […]

Warm fingers mean more fun for all, so WIRED tested the best ski gloves and mittens for every condition.

More and more South Africans are opting to buy pre-owned vehicles as household budgets are stretched thin.

Lepas and iCaur have revealed the list of cars they are bringing to South Africa this year, and when we can expect to see them.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.