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Gwede Mantashe said the ANC has created a passive society where people wait for the government to give them jobs instead of being proactive to find employment.

He has placed a firecracker under the much-vaunted concept of a “rules-based world order”.

“I will have to remain in home care for 10 weeks without performing. I know l am a soldier and I believe God is going to do a miracle.”

After price increases in December, the new year starts on a positive note for South African motorists with the department of mineral and petroleum resources confirming major decreases for all grades of fuel.

Many holidaymakers have started to return to the province from the festive season holidays.

Some residents in Soshanguve and East Lynne have expressed frustration over the power outage.

A day after Saturday’s U.S. strikes, Venezuelans describe fear, confusion, and long lines for fuel and food.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The latest Braai Index indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable—but meat prices are still shooting up.

A scrutiny committee says the Manx government’s size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.

Investment expert Schalk Louw highlighted that the price of a Spur burger increased from R3.35 to R119.50 over the last 40 years.

Standard Bank sees further interest rate cuts in 2026, with its predictions for 2026 being largely optimistic.

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday

Eben Etzebeth is still serving out a lengthy ban for a red card offence, but he will be available to play perhaps sooner than you think.

Bafana’s discomfort when defending set-pieces led to unnecessary fouls in dangerous areas throughout AFCON.

Joe Root says he would “love” to be part of England’s next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old.

Erling Haaland retains the captaincy despite his run of blanks but, if he fails to score against Brighton, FPL managers can start to panic.

Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners

Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.

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Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

Fans are concerned over a recent maagzine cover, where they feel Rachel Kolisi and sister-in-law Tatjana Smith were photoshopped.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi touched down in Jeffrey’s Bay, the ‘South African home’ of his rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John.

The festive season is over and the year has officially begun. Here are five things you need to know at the start of the year.

The shooting took place in the Margate policing area in the Uvongo area.

‘He departs with the gratitude and best wishes of all at Stellenbosch FC,’ read a Stellies club statement.

The power system remains stable and continues to meet demand, Eskom says.

The MTN Icon 5G launched in November 2024 for R2,499, and some retailers have listed the device for as little as R999.90.

Novus Holdings is vowing to fight a Takeover Regulation Panel ruling that it must increase its offer to Mustek shareholders.

AI is a cross-cutting issue for just about every regulator you can think of, in South Africa including the powerful trio of ICASA, the Competition Commission, and the FSCA.

Motorists are starting the new year with a considerable reduction in the price of petrol and diesel.

Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun has warned of a tough year ahead for the global auto industry.

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results