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Limpopo filmmaker Murena Emmanuel Netshitangani has won the Best African Film Award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his groundbreaking film, Lubunyu.

Shares in Astral Foods initially plunged just over 7% in morning trading on Monday as SA's largest poultry producer provided more detail on how interim earnings would fall by more than half.

More than 100 rhinos have been poached in the first three months of the year, Environment Minister Dion George has said.

A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the Employment Equity Act in his latest weekly newsletter, saying it prohibits unfair discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, pregnancy and marital status.

Flexibility or rigidity? That is the question the High Court will need to decide on as new affirmative action sectoral targets set by the minister spark compliance interest.

As part of his school’s Grade 11 project, Luca Amerseder was required to pick a challenge involving research and a practical element, pushing him out of his comfort zone.

Junior miner Wesizwe Platinum's shares may be suspended from the JSE following its failure to publish its suite of financial statements on time.

South Africa is much more like it was during apartheid than some would think, writes Jonny Steinberg.

This dessert is reminiscent of sorji, a dessert made with cooked semolina. The texture is delicate and holds together just long enough to bite into the soft, caramelised 'crust' before you sink your face into the decadence of the white chocolate core. Do yourself a favour – make it.

Kebabs have never been this glamorous! The rice is wonderfully fragrant and pairs beautifully with curries and stews. Try it—this is one of those must-make recipes.

Bright, flavourful, and packed with nutrients, this side dish pairs tender asparagus and broccoli with a smoky red pepper sauce and Parmesan.

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman heaped praise on his players after they were crowned Sevens World Championship winners in Los Angeles.

The reopened inquest into the mysterious death of ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli will continue in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg this week, with expert witnesses scheduled to give testimony that contradicts the initial inquest's findings.

The Special Investigating Unit rejected a legal opinion that effectively sanitised a dodgy R18.6 million Covid-19 cleaning tender, which could have resulted in the axing of the City of Johannesburg's acting chief operations officer, Helen Botes.

When ANC officials meet on Monday, they will discuss issues the party wants addressed as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to have his third fiscal framework passed in Parliament on 21 May.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a gradual expansion of the offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has insisted that he delivered on his service delivery promises during his tenure as district mayor of the Central Karoo, despite allegations of financial irregularities.

While customary marriage is recognised, if it is unregistered, proving its validity can be complicated, especially when it comes to your finances, writes Maya Fisher-French.

SA's Tyre and Equipment Parts Association has said a move to relax auto tariffs in the US could hurt SA's tyre exports.