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Nicola Daniels|Published 1 day ago

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Gerda Steyn aims for record sixth win at the Two Oceans Marathon

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 1 day ago

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Weather Services’ multi-million IT tender marred by controversy

Nicola Daniels|Published 1 day ago

A legal opinion reveals that the South African Weather Service's high performance computing tender was allegedly extended unlawfully multiple times, leading to significant ...

Patriotic Alliance unseats DA in crucial Joburg ward by-election

Loyiso Sidimba|Published 1 day ago

PA leader Gayton McKenzie declared his party 'the fastest growing in South Africa' as they prepare to contest upcoming Northern Cape by-elections with new momentum. ...

Fireworks in Botswana as Bayanda Walaza faces Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk returns

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 day ago

As the Botswana Golden Grand Prix approaches, Olympic silver medallists Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza prepare for a thrilling 100m race. Can Walaza maintain his ...

‘Cwecwe’s case not the only one’

Nicola Daniels|Published 1 day ago

Addressing the media in Matatiele, Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga said officials planned to visit private schools in the ...

DA’s GNU position hangs in the balance as VAT hike splits the coalition

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 1 day ago

DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said her party had met and began its discussions on the current situation in relation to the budget, economic reform, ...

SCA throws out WC Health’s ‘dead in the water’ appeal

Chevon Booysen|Published 1 day ago

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the Western Cape Provincial Government's appeal regarding security services for 258 hospitals as 'moot,' with Judge Mbatha ...

Judge Nathan Erasmus criticises State for sloppy evidence in Joshlin Smith trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published 1 day ago

"This is such an important case. We are dealing with a child that went missing,” Judge Nathan Erasmus said.

Cancer Alliance's weighs next steps as Gauteng Health challenges R784m oncology ruling

Siyabonga Sithole|Published 1 day ago

The Gauteng Department of Health announced it would appeal a recent Johannesburg High Court judgment in favour of the Cancer Alliance over radiation oncology services. ...

Not the time to explain yet, says Jose Riveiro on shock Orlando Pirates exit

Herman Gibbs|Published 2 days ago

The timing of José Riveiro’s announcement about his departure as head coach of Orlando Pirates raises eyebrows in the football community as the team faces key challenges, ...

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

AFP|Published 2 days ago

The Flag of the United States of America. Here are international reactions so far regarding US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

EXCLUSIVE | If I was offered the job, of course, I’ll take it, says Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad

Ongama Gcwabe|Published 2 days ago

Following Rob Walter's resignation as Proteas limited-overs coach earlier this week, many have called on Test coach Shukri Conrad to be the first choice for the ...

Collect your race pack at the 2025 Two Oceans Marathon expo

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

Those collecting on behalf of a group or team must ensure that each runner receives his/her correct race number. This is vital in order to avoid issues in case of ...

New proposal suggests R30 million cap on political party donations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 2 days ago

Parliament's Home Affairs committee has recommended doubling political party donation limits to R30 million and raising disclosure thresholds to R200 000 following ...

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Dr Ernst van Biljon|Published 2 days ago

The sheer scale of the disparities, with some countries facing near-50% tariffs, signals a potential for major trade disruption.

Five Fort Hare students must face trial for brutal campus murder, rules Bhisho court

Loyiso Sidimba|Published 2 days ago

Five University of Fort Hare students accused of fatally assaulting a fellow student over alleged theft of sneakers and a laptop must stand trial for murder, the ...

Youth voices unite for children's rights

Chevon Booysen|Published 2 days ago

Amid shocking cases of violence against children in South Africa, the Africa Children's Summit 2025 will bring 1300 young voices to Johannesburg this April. Under ...

Are you sure you have never raped, my brother?

Lukhanyo E. Makhenyane|Published 2 days ago

While the nation is still bleeding from what happened to Uyinene, we are wounded again by the case of Cwecwe. For how long, my fellow brothers?