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Property developer Staytus Collection has committed to abide by an interim court order halting further work on a 77-unit luxury estate on the Botmaskop mountain slopes above Helshoogte in Stellenbosch.

The health department is convinced that all US government funding for HIV and TB projects in SA will end by 30 September.

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms in many parts of the country.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Chinese companies that Kyiv earlier imposed sanctions on were involved in the production of Russian Iskander missiles.

Young South African cricket star Dewald Brevis has been called up to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Ongoing rainfall, roadworks, and a series of crashes involving trucks caused major disruption along the N3 and N2 highways in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape overnight heading into Good Friday.

South Africa's ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Zolani Mtshotshisa, has died in a South African hospital, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation announced on Friday.

Hours after a road safety campaign was put in place for the long Easter weekend, a head-on collision between a bakkie and SUV left six people dead on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga - which was identified as a priority route - on Thursday afternoon.

Newzroom Afrika television news anchor Aldrin Sampear has denied allegations that he assaulted a fellow motorist, after a video emerged on X of him embroiled in an altercation with another motorist.

A majority of white Zimbabweans who lost their farms during a land grab more than 20 years ago have rejected an offer of dollar bonds as part of a government pay off.

In this week's Friday Briefing, we look at politics and religion, and explore the rising influence of religion in everyday politics in South Africa and beyond.

Bongi Msomi, former South African netball star, inspires young athletes through her Legacy Project and coaching clinics. At the St Stithians Sports Fest, she shared advanced netball techniques and philosophies, empowering participants like Kearatwa Keikelame.

Jayden Adams wears a cheeky grin that brings warmth on a chilly morning at Mamelodi Sundowns' base in Chloorkop, as he gleefully talks about forcing Hugo Broos' hand to recall him to Bafana Bafana.

Focusing solely on what's gone wrong in carbon markets is like judging the latest smartphone on the glitches of its earlier iteration – or wishing people skipped straight from faxes to email, or from horses to electric vehicles, says Mandy Rambharos.

As Easter approaches, it’s time to embrace indulgence with these mouthwatering dessert ideas.

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola is confident of restoring ties with the USA.

While businesses are preparing for the VAT hike, retailers have said there is still uncertainty over which foods will be added to the zero-rated basket by 1 May.

The Confederation of African Football has acted following various clashes during quarter-final clashes in the Champions League over the past two weeks.

Judge Phillip Loubser will determine the guilt of former Free State premier Ace Magashule and tenderpreneur Edwin Sodi in the R255 million asbestos scam case - and he's made it clear he won’t accept any more delays in the trial.

South Africa's teams seem primed to surge in the URC, but only if eyes stay devotedly on the ball, writes Rob Houwing.