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On the key question of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a “free economic zone” is a potential option.

In Umlazi, just outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, is a high school that has been operating for nearly 60 years and is known as one of the largest in the country by student population.

An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.

Thobakgale raised concerns over prison rule breaches during a surprise search at Grootvlei Centre.

Thousands of passengers are travelling home, racing to reach families in time for Christmas.

Investors in African energy projects continue to face a familiar challenge. The continent offers vast resource potential and the prospect of strong returns, but political, regulatory and operational risks frequently delay or derail projects. High-profile developments illustrate the issue. The Mozambique LNG project, valued at about $20 billion, has faced repeated delays due to security […]

Religious leaders started getting together after Oct. 7, 2023, in the hope of preventing a repeat of Arab-Jewish violence that erupted after a previous conflict in Gaza two years earlier.

The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Engineering and construction giant Murray & Roberts Holdings has delivered its final message to shareholders as it announces it last day on the JSE, and the next steps of its liquidation in 2026.

South Africa’s decision to modify a plan to break up its state-owned power utility into three separate entities is encountering opposition from creditors and foreign government funders. 

Located in the popular Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 30km north of Durban, this property can easily be converted into a state-of-the-art factory.

Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

How closely were you paying attention to the world of rugby league in 2025? Find out in our quiz of the year.

Ben Stokes says he understands the criticism his side are facing during his “toughest time as England captain”, as their Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men’s List A cricket.

Ulster lock Cormac Izuchukwu says “pride in the province” is what helps make Irish derbies special as the side prepare to take on Connacht this weekend.

New research suggests a surprising link between cheese and dementia risk. Here’s what a long-term study found and what it really means.

The result leaves Tunisia on top of Group C after the opening round of matches.

South African consumers are under constant financial pressure.

Hijacked buildings in the City of Johannesburg have been blamed for crime in many parts of the city.

The lotto jackpot soars to a massive R73 million tonight

WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

South Africa received 15 new bakkies this year, including two double cabs with first-of-their-kind powertrains.

WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.

TopAuto provides advertisers with direct access to 1.5 million active South African car researchers each month.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.