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Santaco: ‘We don’t police immigration’

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has moved to distance itself from the debate over illegal immigration, insisting that its role is limited...

Tumelo Nku’s testimony ‘damp squib’, says incensed Madlanga

An annoyed retired justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, labelled businessman and alleged police informant Tumelo Nku's testimony as nothing but a waste of time. The esteemed judge,...

‘Reject violence’: Church leaders call for peaceful march

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has acknowledged the concerns driving Tuesday's planned march calling for the removal of undocumented foreign nationals. However,...

Steenhuisen bombshell: ANC wants Tony Leon investigated

The African National Congress (ANC) has pounced on explosive allegations made by former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, calling for an independent investigation...

African banks in hot pursuit of Kenya’s profits face tough local...

African banks, including Egypt's Commercial International Bank (CIB), Nigeria's Access Bank and South Africa's Nedbank, are seeking to expand in Kenya, but competition from...

Africa’s first liver perfusion machine launches in South Africa

A major breakthrough in organ transplantation has arrived in Africa. South Africa's Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre has become the first hospital on the...

‘Political fixer’ Brown Mogotsi denied bail again

Alleged political fixer and North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has once again been denied bail after appearing briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on...

Global stars, local fashion and Johnnie Walker Blue Label meet at...

International Grammy-nominated artists Bryson Tiller, Masego and Swae Lee will mingle with local music and fashion greats at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July, as...

What is behind South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent. Thousands of foreign...

Africa at the World Cup: Talent is not the problem –...

Every time the Fifa World Cup comes around, Africa dreams. From the streets of Lagos to the townships of Johannesburg, from the neighbourhoods of...