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Award-winning Mthandazo Gatya says his show promises an intimate blend of live music, exclusive unreleased tracks, and personal connections through a Q&A session for fans.

Vincent Obisie-Orlu and Mischka Moosa, from the Natural Resource Governance and Climate Change Programme at Good Governance Africa, discuss South Africa’s Renewable Energy Masterplan, and how the country can transition from ambition to action.

Parliament must put its foot down and assert its independence as a separate branch of the state, an EFF MP said at a meeting where the National Assembly approved the date Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana provided to deliver his Budget.

Orlando Pirates' title race all but ended when they lost 1-0 to Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday, on a night Mamelodi Sundowns stretched their lead to 12 points.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso couldn't hide his excitement when he heard that Orlando Pirates had lost to Sekhukhune United, on a night the Brazilians thumped Richards Bay 3-0 at Loftus.

Terry Bell remembers the heritage of the Haymarket Martyrs.

A 60-year-old man has appeared in a Limpopo court for allegedly impersonating a correctional services warden and accepting money from a woman who was looking for employment for her son.

As the ANC gears up to press the reset button, the party’s secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that a meeting has been scheduled with its government of national unity (GNU) partners to tweak the rules of engagement.

The government's expenditure on public servants' salaries declined between 2013 and 2022, and the state employees wage bill is not the sole challenge to the nation's fiscus – so says Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, who has defended the government's enormous wage bill.

East London MK Party member Themba Wele has lashed out at Buffalo City Metro for preventing Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso from holding an eight-day crusade at a city-owned venue.

Supreme Court of Appeal President Mahube Molemela has declined President Cyril Ramaphosa's nomination for possible appointment as Deputy Chief Justice, leaving Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo as the most senior candidate on the list.

A two-week-old baby is referred to the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town. The infant, who was born prematurely at six months, has come from a nearby neonatal hospital.

Springbok flanker Ben-Jason Dixon's lengthy absence due to a wrist injury could be permanent if he and the Stormers can't resolve a dispute about an exit clause in his contract.

The defence in the murder trial of Khomotso Maleka, who was allegedly poisoned by her husband, labelled the witness testimony of the deceased's sister as suspicious and strange.

Renowned and multi-award-winning author and scholar, Dr Jonny Steinberg, will write a fortnightly column for News24 beginning in May. Expect the unexpected, he says.

If and when the Legal Practice Council professional misconduct inquiry against Dali Mpofu ever goes ahead, the organisation that complained about his behaviour will have to apply to attend – because the advocate has objected to its presence.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has given further assurances amid concerns about the proposed Transformation Fund.

President Patrice Motsepe on the cards? Not so far fetched as ANC lobbying gets underway, writes Andisiwe Makinana.

The World Health Organisation and UNICEF are urging South African regulators to curb deceptive infant formula marketing, saying false claims in online "advice" undermine breastfeeding, despite breastmilk being the healthiest option for babies.

Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau has confirmed that work is under way to solve long-outstanding issues with the US on trade.