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A proposed national 20% tax on gambling revenue could raise about R10 billion, but may backfire by increasing compliance burdens and pushing users toward unlicensed offshore platforms.

There has been a stickiness to the electorate’s concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Roelf Meyer as US ambassador on Wednesday night.

Mkhwanazi, Stols and McKenzie have been linked to an alleged rogue unit operating within the EMPD.

The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.

The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.

Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

Syrian Kurds ran their own region for 12 years after breaking away from Assad control. Now they are forced to give up autonomy. NPR visited the changing region.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

The Riverine is an exclusive collection of 19 boutique apartments in Rondebosch, offering refined modern living, and effortless access to Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs lifestyle. Construction commences this quarter!

The government is discussing ways to provide relief to South Africans as the country is grappling with one of its most severe fuel price shocks in history.

A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year’s worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Lonzi says it was disheartening to witness the magistrate be irritated when AfriForum was mentioned.

Holomisa says Meyer is a strategic leader who takes time when making decisions.

Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban

Newcastle United spent £124m to replace departing Alexander Isak, but Eddie Howe’s men now seem no closer to finding their striking solution.

Here is what you need to know as the SA teams head into a crucial round of the URC firmly on the hunt for playoff places.

Niall Currie leaves his role as Portadown boss with immediate effect with two games of the Irish Premiership season remaining.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens look at why the semi-finals between PSG & Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid & Arsenal are both really hard to call who will win.

Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants

Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special needs such as autism, according to a new report.

Research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found huge regional variations and chronic shortages in...

Allegedly, there’s trouble in paradise between celebrity power couple Dr. Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni.

What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Six-time Grammy nominee Tamia will perform in South Africa this August, bringing back memories of her classic R&B hits.

AfriForum slams Meyer as ANC cadre while analysts praise his diplomacy. Silke says Ramaphosa read the room right choosing non-ideological negotiator.

Competitive angler questions where Protea team will train. Kosmos residents say Airbnb applications stalled while boat sales face collapse risks.

Meyer’s appointment as South Africa’s new ambassador to the US has, ironically, brought bitter extremists together in condemnation.

Mayor Nasiphi Moya suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi pending investigation. He is the third Tshwane official linked to Madlanga Commission testimony.

Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant can autonomously carry out tasks across Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.

Irvine, CA- Powerful California Congressional candidate and complex litigator Eric J. Troutman is not mincing words when it comes to the recent spat of politicians stepping down for apparent sexual misconduct. “Its disgusting and insane.” Troutman says. “Both the Republicans and the Democrats are protecting these people and allowing them to prey on young female […]

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Nearly 90% of Caltex petrol stations in South Africa have been rebranded.

The City of Cape Town has announced that it will soon take delivery of its first electric buses for the MyCiti service.

Isuzu has achieved a new record at its bakkie factory in South Africa.

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.

Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.