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South Africa has asked for more time to negotiate a trade deal with US President Donald Trump's administration before his higher tariff regime goes into effect on July 9, the trade, industry and competition department said on Tuesday. Read more »

Ekurhuleni municipality’s senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, has been gunned down. Read more »

The Border Bulldogs face a must-win situation in their remaining two Currie Cup First Division matches if they are to make the semifinals of the competition. First up is a drive down the coast to face the EP Elephants at the Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ objective… Read more »

The 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members arrested in connection with the murder of Hawks officer Lt-Col Frans Mathipa are adamant that the prospects of being acquitted are very high. Read more »

South Africa's illicit alcohol market has grown by 55% over the past seven years, outpacing growth of the legal alcohol market, and is now worth R25.1bn Read more »

In the letter to Zuma, Hlophe tears into Zuma's daughter Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma and party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela for what he says is unruly conduct in party caucus meetings. Read more »

  SA junior-lightweight champion Asanda Gingqi added an African Boxing Union title to his collection when he beat Tanzanian Tony Rashid at East London’s Orient Theatre on Sunday. The bout was scrappy and devolved into a clinchfest, forcing veteran referee Simpiwe Mbini to work overtime. Gingqi would surprisingly slip into… Read more »

The premier took leave to support his sons' initiation while more than 100 people died in the disaster in his home province Read more »

Rescuers have thanked a group of compassionate hikers who assisted an injured German visitor who fell 10m down a stepped path on the Lion's Head trail in Cape Town. Read more »

Eastern Cape-born Lauren Terras is making big waves in the deaf rugby community, not only nationally but internationally as well. Read more »