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South African estates and office parks with boom gates must overhaul their data practices, since new POPIA rules will hold them accountable for over-collection, weak controls, and indefinite retention of personal information.

Oxford take advantage of a brilliant start to get the better of Cambridge and win a first Women’s Boat Race since 2016.

Three men who had been charged following the attack appeared at court this morning, and have since been remanded in custody.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s superb solo try on his injury return helps Exeter Chiefs beat Munster to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Most of the arrests were recorded between Thursday and Friday.

Mpumalanga police say they’ll stay visible and keep up safety operations

Vusumuzi Sibiya, has described schooling and medical treatment as worldly things

NSFAS blames a lapsed Home Affairs contract for failing to verify students

In 2019, 19-year-old Zac Brettler leapt towards the River Thames from a fifth-floor luxury apartment in central London. Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the story of the teen’s double life in a new book.

The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.

Photographer Julia Gunther and writer-filmmaker Nick Schönfeld chronicle the rhythms of daily life on Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote inhabited island.

Canada recently banned 2,500 models of “assault-style” firearms – but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Accountancy firm Brand Finance recently published a report listing South Africa’s top 100 brands in 2026, with Africa’s largest mobile network operator MTN maintaining its position as South Africa’s most valuable brand.

First National Bank (FNB) Personal Segment CEO Lytania Johnson will assume the role of CEO for FNB in April 2026, succeeding current CEO Harry Kellan.

JSE-listed financial services group Alexforbes recently announced that it has processed and paid more than one million savings pot withdrawal claims since 2024 when the two-pot retirement system was introduced in South Africa.

South Africa is still getting looted by an entrenched system of extraction that has spread through every level of the state.

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

Follow the live scoring as the Bulls tackle the Glasgow Warriors in a blockbuster Champions Cup encounter on Saturday.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Stormers take on Toulon in what should be an entertaining Champions Cup clash on Saturday.

Terri Harper told Caroline Dubois she is “excited” to punch her in the face as the Britons made weight for Sunday’s unified lightweight world title fight.

Former internationals David Irwin, Luke Marshall and Kenny Hooks discuss head injury and what can be done to make the game safer with the Ireland Rugby Social podcast.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’

Teachers’ leaders have said a “masculinity crisis” is fermenting in schools across the UK, with misogynistic abuse of female staff on the increase, leaving victims “traumatised”, “demeaned” and “humiliated”.

Almost a quarter of female teachers who took part in a union survey said they have...

Ready to get down to good music and break two tasty Guinness World Records in the process? The Rocking The Vaal festival’s got you covered!

Inside Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s Good Friday with his two kids and two siblings in Durban. Take a look…

Reality TV star Londie London is called out by influencer Dineo Moloisane after comments made on ‘Podcast and Chill’ spark drama online.

Members of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service spread hope, joy and plenty of delicious treats ahead of Easter.

The Alberton train station has sat dormant and unprotected since 2003, with a failed eviction order and no revival plans in sight.

The new flagship of Foton’s bakkie range has the brawn, aggression and style, but needs more punch.

With power up from 180kW to 195kW, can this new GTI go top of the timesheets?

The court took a dim view of how the matter had been handled.

With great sound and versatility, this new speaker may be Sonos’ best.

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.

This hose-attached smart sprinkler maps your yard, rotates on command, and measures water use. Despite these clever features, the results are a little uneven.

South Africa is home to some top-notch hot hatches.

Tesla was set to launch in South Africa this year, but ongoing tensions have put these plans on hold.

Car exports from Asian carmakers have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.