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Khadija Shaw’s performance against Tottenham was “like watching a video game”, says team-mate Sam Coffey after more hat-trick heroics.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 22 March 2026.

The company’s brewery and 11 bars were bought by US firm Tilray for £33m after it went into administration.

The DA in the Eastern Cape on Saturday unveiled local councillor Luvuyo Sizani as its mayoral candidate for the Makana municipality in the local government elections expected to be held later this year.

Residents may experience heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds

The R81 road outside Polokwane has been temporarily closed for traffic after an accident.

CONTRALESA says Human Rights Day celebration must not be used by politicians to make empty promises

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an inclusive society.

In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

More than 230 people have been rescued so far, the authorities said on Friday.

The British Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They’re all older white men. A new law now phases them out, for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The building that housed the former “Staatsmuseum” (State Museum) stands empty in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

A decade of subdued growth, infrastructure deterioration, and chronically high unemployment has trapped the province in a cycle of underperformance.

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

Mary Vilakazi, who financed her education through scholarships and a bursary, rose from a township to lead one of Africa’s largest financial institutions by market cap—FirstRand Group.

The DA is concerned about the water crisis facing residents of Makana Municipality.

The ANC led the People’s March in what it calls Defence of Sovereignty of South Africa.

Malema was delivering a keynote address at the party’s Voter Registration Campaign at Ghandi Square

Minister McKenzie praises the GNU efforts to unify the country.

Tadej Pogacar continues his glittering career by winning his first Milan-San Remo title after a thrilling battle with Britain’s Tom Pidcock.

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler speaks about Danny Welbeck’s “remarkable season” for Brighton after his performance in their 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says injuries and lack of options in his squad is one of the reasons they are “struggling” following their 2-1 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion, with injury to Hugo Ekitike adding to the absences of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Joao Fonseca in the Men’s singles at the Miami Open, and celebrates with a golf swing in front on the spectating Rory McIllroy.

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

How infections linked to a nightclub escalated into a public health incident requiring a national response is a puzzle experts are still grappling with

Tyra Skinner had already been violently sick three times when doctors at Kent’s William Harvey hospital realised something was badly wrong. The 20-year-old was rushed into critical care, racked with a pounding headache, a stiff neck and...

Nigerian pastor John Anosike claims he has already paid a 15% deposit on the Good Hope Centre after his R135 million bid last month.

Certified foodie Nick Hamman lands a scrumptious book deal with an esteemed publishing company, scheduled to hit the shelves in late 2026.

US singer Doja Cat – the daughter of actor Dumisani Dlamini – was moved to tears by the crowd in her first-ever South African concert.

Thapelo Mokoena says intimate scenes are part of the job as actors.

The Sharks completely dominated Munster in the forward battle to secure a 45-0 win in Durban.

Funds from the Free State Department of Human Settlements were found to have been used in the buying of the properties and the car.

With a solid foundation and clear road ahead, Saladino is poised to fly the flag for not only women in the sport but SA itself in the future.

‘There is always pressure at Liverpool, on me, on the players – that is completely normal,’ Liverpool head coach Arne Slot told TNT Sport.

The local e-hailing service Wanatu wants to expand its target customer base to include more non-Afrikaans speakers.

Claiming from your insurer may become an arduous process, but it doesn’t have to be.

The cars South Africans buy and the cars South Africans want make for two very different lists.

Sedans are not as popular in South Africa as they once were, except in one segment.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.