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Death toll rises to 12 in Implats lift accident as miner dies in hospital

The number of miners killed in an accident at Impala Platinum's mine in Rustenburg, North West, has risen to 12.

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University student dies in double shooting tragedy

Just as the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is about to kick off, a University of Fort Hare student was gunned down in Tsholomnqa ...

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Six killed in mine tragedy from Eastern Cape

Six of the 11 mineworkers who died in the tragic conveyance cage accident at the Impala Platinum (Implats) mine in Rustenburg on Monday are from the ...

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I didn’t know paying fine was admitting guilt, former tavern employee tells court

A former Enyobeni Tavern employee who paid an admission of guilt fine after the deaths of young people and minors at ...

Politics

Eastern Cape ANC wants SA to cut economic ties with Israel

Eastern Cape ANC secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has called for the country to cut its economic relationship with the ...

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NPOs rewarded after completing Mercedes, Laureus programme

Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA), in collaboration with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation (LSFGF), has celebrated the ...

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Bright sparks from Mdantsane primary school win computer lab

Whizzkids from a no-fee primary school in Mdantsane are ecstatic after winning the top prize in the annual Growsmart ...

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The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

Ongoing coverage of the impact of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, where 21 Eastern Cape children died.

Sport

Dobela returns to coach Bulldogs

Border Rugby have reverted to the tried and tested as veteran mentor David Dobela returns to coach the Bulldogs for the ...

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Ramaphosa saddened by the deaths of 11 miners

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all stakeholders to assist the chief inspector of mines in the investigation ...

Lifestyle /

Listen up: SA Radio Awards announces 2023’s Station of the Year finalists

SPONSORED | The lists of talented individuals who will inducted into the Hall of Fame and named as Bright Stars have ...

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Say ‘no’ to pens down parties, urges education department

"By refraining from pens down celebrations you will save your life and avoid unfortunate circumstances".

Politics

BCM staff owe millions in rates arrears

Buffalo City Metro’s staff owe the city R12.7m in rates arrears, while the city’s councillors are in arrears to the ...

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Bhisho fights to stop R760m Treasury cutbacks

The Eastern Cape provincial legislature has questioned the national government for reclaiming almost three-quarters of ...

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Teenager rescued after nearly drowning off East London beach

A close call had a happy ending for a teenager who got into trouble while swimming in the sea off Gun Rock, near Wimpy, ...

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Mthatha’s criminals learn new tricks

What would you do if you suddenly stumbled upon a wad of cash on the street?Some people might consider it good fortune ...

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Bathtub murderer apologises to family, but still denies killing wife

MacGyver Yibanathi Ndema, who made national headlines for killing his wife Noluvuyo Nonkwelo-Ndema and cementing her ...

LETTERS | BCM overtime solutions

BCM overtime solutions The article “BCM Buckles under Overtime Bill of R35.4m” (DD Nov 27) and Opinion piece “Time for Cash-Strapped BCM to Clean Up its ...

Time for cash-strapped BCM to clean up its act

Buffalo City Metro is facing yet another cash crunch — this time thanks to a massive overtime bill. In the understatement of the century, it has admitted that ...

LETTERS | Barbaric attitude to Life

Barbaric attitude to Life It was heartbreaking to read the story of a man who killed three youngsters as they were studying for matric while a fourth is ...

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LISTEN | Many firsts in SA's automotive ...

Johann Evertse is the retired executive director human resources and a member of the board of directors, Mercedes-Benz ...

LISTEN | Ensuring real homes in vibrant ...

In this episode, Ted Keenan chats to Own Haven MD Andrew Wiseman, who under the guidance of the Own Haven board, is ...

LISTEN | How to beat a property scamster

East London property mogul Xoliswa Tini has bad news for those who take estate agents at face value — among even the ...

LISTEN | A passion for empowering people

Thembi Chagonda, a business partner and shareholder in EL consultants Global Business Solutions (GBS), is living her ...

LISTEN | Nothing is impossible

Taryn Woodbridge is the CFO at Mercedes-Benz SA, as well as executive director of finance and controlling.She joined ...

Business

Top Fort Hare official in court

A University of Fort Hare director has been arrested and added to nine other accused in the dock for the spate of ...

LISTEN | Many firsts in SA's automotive ...

Johann Evertse is the retired executive director human resources and a member of the board of directors, Mercedes-Benz ...

Even good strategies fail if they are not ...

Ian Russell is a non-executive director of RB Africa, which specialises in a host of business support programmes.

Franchising could be the way to go as a ...

South Africa’s franchise operations contribute an estimated R999bn in turnover, which equates to 15% of GDP.

LISTEN | Ensuring real homes in vibrant ...

In this episode, Ted Keenan chats to Own Haven MD Andrew Wiseman, who under the guidance of the Own Haven board, is ...

LISTEN | Look for the positives, ...

Dynamic Brands is an innovative beverage maker that supplies retailers nationally withdairy blend Fusion, as well as ...

LISTEN | Nothing is impossible

Taryn Woodbridge is the CFO at Mercedes-Benz SA, as well as executive director of finance and controlling.She joined ...

Africa

LIVE UPDATES | Restaurants, hairdressers ...

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng is 13,023, with 3,716 recoveries and 87 deaths.

22,000 Edcon employees get retrenchment ...

SA's biggest non-food retailer Edcon has served 22,000 of its employees with notices of retrenchments as it blames ...

Lifestyle

Musa Mseleku's secrets to a healthy and ...

"Marry someone who will support your vision and help you every step of the way."

Eugene Khoza responds to claims of him ...

"We continue to fail our own people as the black middle class," Eugene says about Shebeshxt.

SPOTLIGHT | Eddie Murphy brings Christmas ...

'Candy Cane Lane' brings home festive magic and lots of chaos; Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' tour in cinemas, and local ...

WATCH | Tyla teaches Jennifer Hudson the ...

"I cannot even believe everything that's happening,"

Love for horses runs deep

Luthando Bara’s grandfather Philemon Bara’s evangelistic journeys were mainly on horseback, which helped him ...

Fort Hare wins big at Mace Excellence ...

SPONSORED | The Eastern Cape university is once again recognised as the top-performing institution in the province for ...

World

Qatar says four-day humanitarian pause in ...

Qatari foreign ministry said on Wednesday Hamas and Israel have agreed on a humanitarian pause in Gaza hostilities for ...

BBC decides to park ‘Top Gear’ after ...

The BBC said in a statement Tuesday it will 'rest' its long-running motoring show "Top Gear" 'for the foreseeable ...

Biden turns 81 as worries about his age ...

US President Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday, a milestone that drew attention to his status as the oldest person ever to ...

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios scoops Miss ...

Miss Universe South Africa Bryoni Govender congratulated Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios who was crowned Miss Universe ...

ICC acknowledges referral from 5 ...

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court confirmed receipt of a referral from five countries, including South ...

Tentative Gaza deal reached to free some ...

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/ (WRAPUP 3, PIX, TV):WRAPUP 3-Tentative Gaza deal reached to free some hostages, pause ...

Sport

Boxing Mecca

Kuse’s rehabilitation continues with ...

SA mini-flyweight champion Siyakholwa “Demon” Kuse continues his march towards complete rehabilitation when he vies ...

Bad weekend for East London women’s boxing

It was a bad weekend for East London women’s boxing after two fighters returned dejected from Durban and Dubai, ...

Nonqonqoto vows to win SA title bout

East London boxer Babalwa Nonqonqoto has vowed to win the SA women’s junior-bantamweight title when she challenges ...

Buoyant EL boxer jets off for Dubai title ...

Buoyant East London boxer Sharadene Fortuin jetted off to Dubai on Tuesday in a mission to relaunch her international ...

BSA lauds Women in Boxing series as ...

Boxing SA acting chief executive Nsikayezwe Sithole has hailed the ongoing women’s boxing series as one of the flagship ...