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What makes a country great? In economic terms, it’s all about the efficient use of capital. Brian Kantor looks at the lessons for SA from the US in the 1980s.

The first of South Africa’s soldiers have safely withdrawn from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The first of South Africa’s soldiers have safely withdrawn from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards dazzled at Mpumalanga’s Mbombela Stadium, honouring South Africa’s crème de la crème of music talent. Vocal powerhouse Bassie emerged as the night's queen, scooping three awards.

The Advertising Regulatory Board has ordered alcohol brand Cactus Jack to change its labelling within 90 days, after ruling it misled customers into thinking they were purchasing pure tequila instead of just a spirit cooler.

When one of his employees suffered a personal loss, Cape Town businessman Paul Francis ordered a R700 bouquet of flowers to be sent to him via Netflorist. But what was delivered came as an unpleasant surprise, writes Wendy Knowler.

Fifteen people have died in a head-on collision between two vehicles in the Eastern Cape.

Fifteen people have died in a head-on collision between two vehicles in the Eastern Cape.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro praised his players for their consistent composure and resilience that saw them bounce back from a goal down to beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Soweto derby league outing on Saturday.

The South African Weather Service has said a weather notification currently circulating, which warns South Africans of colder temperatures, is fake.

The South African Weather Service has said a weather notification currently circulating, which warns South Africans of colder temperatures, is fake.

Britain's counter-terrorism police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Fifteen people have died in a head-on collision between two vehicles in the Eastern Cape.

Britain's hard-right Reform UK party made early gains as results trickled in from local elections that were expected to deliver a bruising for the country's two establishment parties.

The South African Weather Service has said a weather notification currently circulating, which warns South Africans of colder temperatures, is fake.

Initially, this was meant for the hung local municipalities such as the Rustenburg, Ditsobotla, JB Marks, Madibeng and Bojanala District Municipality, but it has now been extended to all the municipalities in the province.

Brazil condemns trade protectionism in chair statement while disagreements over UN reform hinder joint declaration.

Britain's counter-terrorism police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Godongwana's third budget speech will be delivered on 21 May, and according to him, this time it will include "thorough consultations with all political parties" in the GNU.

Godongwana's third budget speech will be delivered on 21 May, and according to him, this time it will include "thorough consultations with all political parties" in the GNU.