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The party’s decision to have the little-known Funzi Ngobeni instead of Herman Mashaba as candidate for the Gauteng premiership race is baffling.

Chris Pappas says the resurgence of Jacob Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal doesn’t scare him.

South African scientists are studying about 8.5-million death records to gauge the impact of air pollution caused by coal-fired power plants on the nation’s health.

Senior managers told car allowances have been cut to help the municipality stay afloat, as it is “under dire financial distress”.

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi is safe and unharmed after he was hijacked in Thokoza on Thursday night.

PICK OF THE SPORT: Formula 1 gets underway this weekend — for the first time on a Saturday — in a season opener you can’t miss, writes Dylan Bettencourt.

Pearl Thusi’s flight on Friday morning was delayed, making her miss her brother’s funeral.

Orlando Pirates are hoping for their first victory after losing their last three games when they face Polokwane City on Saturday.

Anele Mdoda was forced to sleep on the floor of the airport in Nairobi after her Kenya Airways flight was cancelled.

Calvin Johnson desperately needs a win against Moroka Swallows to take the pressure off Chiefs.

Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban for taking a banned substance, all but ending his football career.

Two university students are the latest innocent victims of violence that is raging between taxi associations in Johannesburg