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UK announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that he would ban social media use for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming...

African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks

When 33-year-old Princess Adjei set up her hair salon in downtown Durban in November, she had lived in South Africa since moving from Ghana...

The US-Iran deal: A lasting peace or a temporary reprieve?

After nearly four months of intensive military, diplomatic and economic brawl in the Middle East, to the surprise of many, a deal was announced...

Floyd Shivambu and Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma forge anti-illegal immigration alliance

Afrika Mayibuye Movement president Floyd Shivambu and March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma have joined forces in what could become a significant new pressure...

Major drug bust in Kuils river as police probe triple murder...

Western Cape police have arrested two suspects following a major drug bust in Kuils River, while detectives continue investigating a triple murder in Khayelitsha...

Legendary jazz maestro Abdullah Ibrahim dies

International jazz icon Abdul Ibrahim, born Adolph Johannes Brand, has died aged 91. The globally renowned pianist and composer died in Germany following a short...

SACP applauds Comrades stars George Kusche and Gerda Steyn

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has joined the chorus of praise for Comrades Marathon champions George Kusche and Gerda Steyn, saying their achievements...

Attacks on migrants hurt South Africa’s image abroad, says minister Mmamoloko...

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists,...

Malawi repatriates 645 nationals from South Africa amid protests

The Malawi government has confirmed the repatriation of 645 Malawian nationals from South Africa under a voluntary repatriation exercise following reports of vigilante attacks...

Degrees losing edge as graduate job struggles deepen

The increased struggle for young people graduating at tertiary to find employment has raised concern about whether formal qualifications still carry enough weight to...