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Paige Nick asks South Africa’s scariest author, Lauren Beukes, to reveal the five most terrifying books she’s ever read.

A misleading and outdated Facebook post about DA-run Cape Town’s noise by-law has resurfaced on WhatsApp ahead of the 2026 local government elections. We traced its origins.

A misleading and outdated Facebook post about DA-run Cape Town’s noise by-law has resurfaced on WhatsApp ahead of the 2026 local government elections. We traced its origins.

Britain’s ruling Labour Party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country’s next prime minister, at a special conference.

Britain’s ruling Labour Party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country’s next prime minister, at a special conference.

The All Blacks are well advanced in their planning for the looming series against South Africa but coach Dave Rennie has confirmed he won’t be selecting playmaker Richie Mo’unga.

Amazon’s planned distribution of satellite internet in South Africa disproves Elon Musk’s complaints about doing business locally, says the tech giant’s new local partner.

Actor Anton Taylor has given the Bishops Old Diocesan Union committee until 5 August to resign or face a no-confidence vote.

Actor Anton Taylor has given the Bishops Old Diocesan Union committee until 5 August to resign or face a no-confidence vote.

Crime Intelligence Brigadier Dineo Mokwele’s lawyer says she is “confident” the fraud and corruption charges she is facing over her appointment will be dropped because of the evidence being led at the Madlanga Commission and her representations to prosecutions head Andy Mothibi.

Crime Intelligence Brigadier Dineo Mokwele’s lawyer says she is “confident” the fraud and corruption charges she is facing over her appointment will be dropped because of the evidence being led at the Madlanga Commission and her representations to prosecutions head Andy Mothibi.

When two powerhouses of the South African wine industry independently arrive at the same new winemaking technique, the industry tends to take notice.

When two powerhouses of the South African wine industry independently arrive at the same new winemaking technique, the industry tends to take notice.

The Junior Boks face France in the Junior World Championship final on Saturday, aiming for back-to-back titles after an impressive campaign in Georgia.

US President Donald Trump revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling – firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.

US President Donald Trump revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling – firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.

The US hit Iran, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilian sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.

The University of Cape Town lost a staggering R250 million in donor funding, including R15 million for student bursaries, after its council adopted two pro-Gaza resolutions in June 2024.

The University of Cape Town lost a staggering R250 million in donor funding, including R15 million for student bursaries, after its council adopted two pro-Gaza resolutions in June 2024.

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department officer Adrian Mackenzie and his ex-colleague, who are accused of stealing precious stones worth just under R15 million during an alleged bogus police raid, claimed they were following instructions from now-suspended deputy EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi.