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Today marks 20 years since South African icon Brenda Fassie passed away.

Netflix's hit series Bridgerton has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its captivating storylines, intricate period details, and stellar performances.

As the national and provincial elections on 29 May draws nearer, political parties are fighting to either infiltrate new provincial territories or hold onto power they have.

The memorial service of Mpho Sebeng is taking place from 4pm at The Joburg Theatre, in Braamfontein.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has allayed fears over the injury to Lucas Ribeiro while also giving a positive update on Teboho Mokoena who has missed the last seven games with a hamstring injury.

Manufacturing output fell sharply and unexpectedly in March as overall demand for manufactured goods remains weak. Manufacturing production decreased by 6.4% in March 2024 compared to March 2023.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says authorities are still trying to find the owner of the building that collapsed in George, Western Cape, on Monday.

Volkswagen's supposed cancelling of the Polo in Europe this year has been overturned as a result of the European Union's relaxing of the controversial Euro 7 emission regulation requirements.

City Power is gradually restoring electricity supply to areas affected by the Braamfontein underground fire that occurred last week.

According to the Western Cape police a 39-year-old male suspect was arrested on Wednesday in Brooklyn, Milnerton, in connection with the alleged Bolt driver stabbing incident in Cape Town.

MMC of Community Safety in Ekurhuleni Sizakele Masuku appealed to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) on Wednesday to address violent threats targeting spaza shop owners in townships.

Former Maltese premier Joseph Muscat, the current deputy premier and the central bank chief are among dozens of people and companies charged in a hospital privatisation scandal rocking the Mediterranean island nation.

Build One South Africa (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane's plans for governing may limit corruption and save costs, but are simply promises he can't keep, according to political experts.

The new Bill for using cannabis privately should be scrapped as it ignores the needs of rural farmers, Rastafarians and traditional healers, says the Global Cannabis March Movement (GCMM).

There can't be a better feeling for a sportsman or sportswoman than to do what they do best against the world's elite on the international stage in front of their home fans.

Ideological leanings have led to slanted interpretations of the DA's now infamous advert featuring a burning South African flag.

Kylian Mbappe is set to play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes when they host Toulouse on Sunday, in their first outing since being eliminated from the Champions League.

News today includes Ace Magashule's party, the African Congress for Transformation (ACT), has asked the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to consider postponing the upcoming elections only as a last resort.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has promised to give more government benefits to law-abiding citizens.

The issue of discipline in schools is again a topic of discussion. While homes are the biggest excuse for the child's behaviour, schools need to also question their ability to deal with pupils who are problematic.

Former president Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sombudla said her brother Duduzane Zuma would "fit in" if he were to join the MK party.

It has taken a long time for former president Thabo Mbeki to take his revenge on Jacob Zuma.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called for an urgent meeting with the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council to discuss revised suspension conditions of Putco's suspended employees.

Shakshuka is an easy, healthy meal in Israel and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

It's hard to believe that with less than three weeks to go until the general election, political parties are seemingly going about their business as they have in the past: targeting the "older" generations, instead of looking at the youth – a large percentage of registered voters.

Although illegally reconnecting electricity is a criminal offence, some residents have no other choice but to break the law, according to experts.

Eurovision song contest organisers apologised after a Swedish singer breached a ban on political symbols by wearing a pro-Palestinian scarf as he performed.

More than two years after the Parliamentary building was gutted by a fire, contractors have been given the green light to begin reconstruction at the site in Cape Town.

In a toast to the roast of Cape Town's perfectly percolated caffeine culture, the city recently gained global recognition by featuring on Food & Wine magazine's 2024 list of the World's Top 10 Cities for Coffee.

The man who poses the biggest threat to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday won't even be on the field. He'll be sitting in the stands, in the visiting team's coaches box. And his name is Franco Smith.