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US slams China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s...

The US is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State Department said on Wednesday, calling...

Six suspected Nigerian coup plotters plead not guilty as court adjourns...

Six former security officials accused of plotting the violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu's government last year pleaded not guilty on Wednesday as a...

Lotto results for Wednesday, April 22 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, April 22 2026 Lotto:                10 | 12 | 23 | 26 | 27 |...

Artists United divided as Owen Ndlovu and Tebogo Sithathu fight over...

When Artists United (AU) was formed by a collective of artists, its mission was to hold the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) accountable...

Brigadier Abraham Nkwashu defends role in docket collection

Suspended Sedibeng district commissioner Brigadier Abraham Nkwashu told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Wednesday that his request for the murder docket in the...

Julius Malema lawyers have their hands full in dramatic Wednesday

EFF leader Julius Malema's legal representatives had their hands full on Wednesday dealing with two separate legal issues, both of which coincidentally involving incidents...

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu asked to intervene as eMalahleni debt hits...

The DA in Mpumalanga has called on Premier Mandla Ndlovu to urgently intervene in the worsening financial crisis at eMalahleni Local Municipality, saying the...

Pope decries inequality on whirlwind last day of Africa tour

Pope Leo used the last full day of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work...

Madlanga commission sets sights on Africa’s richest metro police department

The Madlanga commission of inquiry has confirmed that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), the force policing the bloodstream of Africa’s biggest urban economy,...

OUTsurance CFO Jan Hofmeyr dumps group for greener pastures

OUTsurance Group chief financial officer (CFO) and executive financial director Jan Hofmeyr has resigned from the position. The resignation is effective October 2 to allow...

Madlanga commission confirms Hillary Gardee murder case ‘to be assessed’ over...

The Madlanga commission of inquiry has confirmed that it will be assessing a formal request from lawyers representing the family of slain entrepreneur Hillary...

Just In | Bail denied for suspended sergeant Fannie Nkosi over...

Suspended police officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been denied bail following his appearance at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Magistrate Thandi Theledi ruled...

Nigeria’s Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

Dangote oil refinery, which is owned by Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the US industrial group's...

Western Cape construction sector focuses on compliance issues

Growth in the Western Cape’s construction sector reflects massive job creation and focuses on safety and compliance. This comes after job indicators in the third...

BHP eyes large-scale copper exploration in Zambia

Global mining group BHP is keen to pursue large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, the country's mines ministry said on Monday, highlighting growing international interest...

Powerball results for Tuesday, April 21 2026

Powerball results for Tuesday, April 21 2026 Powerball numbers: 05 | 13 | 31 |32 | 47 Powerball: 03 Powerball Plus numbers: 01 | 07 | 16 |...

Cops kept busy as anti-foreigner marches forcefully shut stores in Durban...

KwaZulu-Natal police say they have been closely monitoring a wave of volatile marches in Durban’s CBD after protesters flooded city streets chanting anti-foreigner slogans,...

Gareth Mnisi ties himself in knots over Hawks probe ‘fake letter’

Suspended City of Tshwane chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi came under scrutiny at the Madlanga commission on Monday for his handling of a suspected...

Pope visits Equatorial Guinea after denouncing authoritarians

Pope Leo arrived on Tuesday in Equatorial Guinea, led by the world's longest-serving president, for the final leg of a four-nation Africa tour during...

DA presses Ramaphosa to suspend top cop Masemola amid R360m tender...

The DA has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to place national police commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension and institute a formal board of...