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Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Building activity is surging across the Garden Route as strong demand from semigrants, investors, retirees and younger buyers drives rapid residential development and rising property prices.

Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three sources familiar with the plans told Reuters

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says they must take care of small details during their hugely anticipated Champions League semifinal second leg clash against Esperance at Loftus (3pm) on Saturday.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder Albert Mazibuko’s funeral service is taking place in KZN.

Matthews who died at the age of 67, surrounded by his family and will be buried on Saturday.

Mazibuko will be laid to rest in his homestead in Estcourt in the KZN Midlands on Saturday.

Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.

Insurance for cargo and oil vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz has skyrocketed. How can insurers help us understand the realities of the war with Iran?

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now open to all commercial traffic. We examine the possible global economic repercussions should oil and gas shipments start flowing again in significant numbers.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

One man says he cancelled his holiday to Spain due to the rising costs and uncertainty.

Employees in South Africa whose salaries have grown to over R22,400 a month this year now exceed the new 2026 earnings threshold.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

Mhaga testified at the Inquiry probing allegations that prosecutions were deliberately suppressed.

Mnisi has been accused of tender rigging in the City of Tshwane.

Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says threats against prosecutors must be taken seriously.

The EFF says it is deeply concerned with the prolonged delay in concluding investigation.

Ireland wing Beibhinn Parsons insists she will feel no extra pressure when she represents her country in a Women’s Six Nations game in her native Galway for the first time.

Mamelodi Sundowns fans respond in numbers as Loftus sells out for a decisive CAF Champions League clash against Esperance.

Double Olympic champion Duncan Scott wins the men’s 200m individual medley title at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

Jake White has said he will not turn his back on Selborne College despite serious grievances coming to light this week.

Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

A local food manufacturer could face a massive fine after its hummus range was found to contain traces of listeria.

Here’s the latest on SASSA Old-Age Grants in May 2026, including eLife Certification requirements and the return of online services …

After pleading with the public to fund her trip to the FIFA World Cup, Mama Joy has announced a brand deal that has secured her tickets.

David Beckham celebrates his wife of 26 years, Victoria, with a gallery of pictures and a sweet message.

Mac and cheese and burgers and pizza and yum some more. This is why comfort food makes us feel better in tough times.

Police have not confirmed if a case has been opened against the man.

Six swimmers achieved Commonwealth Games qualifying times on the penultimate day of the national championships.

BYD are once again targeting the upper end of the market with the unveiling of their new, R1-million plus, seven-seater Atto 8 plug-in hybrid SUV.

President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands.

South Africa’s motorists have more petrol alternatives than they may realise.

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

South Africa has enough fiscal space to extend a fuel-tax cut by two months to cushion consumers from the Iran war oil shock.

BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.