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The Western Cape legislature will again invite Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane to explain the findings of a probe into the deadly George building collapse, or face a subpoena.

The Advertising Appeal Committee has an upheld a complaint over a television advert exhorting consumers to gamble while depicting soccer players raucously celebrating - despite not yet having won.

Sithembiso Mdlalose now claims he only took responsibility for the deadly Usindiso fire to protect his loved ones from a ruthless drug dealer who allegedly threatened to kill them if he didn't.

Before dying of pesticide poisoning, Khomotso Maleka allegedly asked her husband – the man accused of murdering her – what he had put in her food.

Racquel "Kelly" Smith has been found guilty of the 2024 kidnapping of her then-6-year-old daughter Joshlin Smith along with her partner, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn.

The EFF has marched to an Afrikaners-only settlement in Kleinfontein, east of Pretoria, demanding the abolishment of the area as it believes it discriminates against other races.

A Walter Sisulu University residence manager accused of murdering a student will spend another few days behind bars after his bail application was postponed on Friday.

Former Amakhosi striker Katlego 'Killer' Mphela speaks to News24 ahead of the first of back-to-back Soweto derbies, with Kaizer Chiefs hosting Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

The family of Mojalefa Savhuli, 3, have been left clinging to the memories of the little boy after his body was found in a dam following a three-day search.

South African manufacturers turned more gloomy last month, blaming uncertainty fanned by global tariffs and domestic political strains.

After growing concerns over soil erosion, mudslides, and land instability that have rendered the area unsafe for habitation, the evacuation of over 50 families of H Section in Umlazi, south of Durban has begun.

As the United States ends a tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, some retailers have stopped selling to US customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.

The Augrabies Falls have seen a dramatic increase in water volumes, with the waterfall's flow increasing to 3 991 cubic metres per second.

The newborn baby contracted an infection, blocking blood flow to his hands

Netball South Africa (NSA) has pledged its commitment to being a "transparent and accountable organisation".

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro and his Kaizer Chiefs counterpart Nasreddine Nabi walked, sat and talked the way their clubs felt ahead of the first of two Soweto derbies in two weeks.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the DA must come and explain to him their grudge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act.

American actor, comedian, and screenwriter Deon Cole is currently on the "road to recovery" after experiencing a medical emergency during his time in South Africa.

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote was satisfied with his charges after they rallied to beat Argentina in their Rugby Championship U20 opener in Gqeberha on Thursday.

More than R100 million could be allocated towards the appointment of over 200 officers to keep City of Cape Town staff safe while they carry out their work.