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An anti-immigrant protest by the March and March Movement in Durban on Monday turned violent as locals attacked foreigners and looted their shops.

A fire at Lower Sabie Camp marks another setback for Kruger, as damage and recent floods disrupt travel ahead of the long weekend.

The items, which she says are “part of my history”, disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

Masemola has become a co-accused in the case involving 12 police officials, three company directors and a R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24

The TMPD-3 tender relates to a multi-million-rand contract for Ad hoc security services in Tshwane

Those affected ate food allegedly laced with poison during a funeral service over the weekend.

BMA says it will work with law enforcement agencies to act against officials linked to corruption.

The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond signalling the emergence of formal AI regulation, the Draft Policy introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. The Draft Policy, published by the Minister...

Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.

A U.S. blockade and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded Gulf aluminum shipments and driven prices to a four-year high, exposing global supply vulnerabilities and deepening trade strain.

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

SARS has updated its systems and calculation methods to allow on-land primary sector diesel users to claim back 100% of the levies on eligible diesel used.

Typical household bills fell by 7% when the new energy cap took effect on 1 April 2026.

MTN has claimed the top spot in MyBroadband Insights’ latest speed test, while Rain is far behind its competitors.

Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

Teko Modise has tipped Kaizer Chiefs as potential kingmakers in a tightly contested league battle between Pirates and Sundowns.

The Monday Night Club debate whether Arsenal’s season is comparable to McIlroy’s 2025 Masters.

German football journalist Constantin Eckner provides the background on Bournemouth’s incoming head coach Marco Rose.

Wales captain Jac Morgan praised for his “tremendous” man-of-the-match performance for Ospreys just days after the death of his cousin and “best friend”.

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is facing four charges related to the contravention of the Public Finance Management Act.

Metro FM DJ Lamiez Holworthy recently dazzled fans by debuting a stunning third wedding dress.

The fuel levy cut for April costs the country about R6 billion.

Schools will now begin reviewing applications submitted on time, applying their individual admissions policies.

A med student says he’s made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools. He’s not alone.

Vodacom is revolutionising customer engagement as we head towards the end of the Easter season with an innovative Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt at Vodacom World in Midrand. Running from Wednesday, 22nd April to Saturday, 25th April 2026, from 9am to 5pm daily, the event offers participants the chance to win their share of R250,000 […]

Devin Stone turned punchy legal explainers into a YouTube empire. Now he’s warning that the sheer volume of Trump administration scandals is distorting reality itself.

H2O Audio’s stab at a sub-$100 pair of bone-conduction workout headphones just misses the mark.

South Africa’s petrol stations are being charged an additional R9 per-litre by suppliers.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.