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Competition laws can now be applied in a more focused manner

SA produces sufficient food, yet more than 40% of households remain hungry. Millions of black families struggle to afford basic necessities while the president is wasting R700m on a useless talk show.

Chelsea will be “a real threat” in the Premier League next season after failing to qualify for Europe, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

The former BSA board chairman was reacting to Ngatane’s honor by the Mexico based organization’s president, Mauricio Sulaiman, recently.A medical practitioner by trade, Ngatane is WBC commissioner and he serves in its medical and ratings committees.

The paternal grandparents, Vinolia Mabuela and Jacob Ledwaba, face a charge of child neglect.

NSDF wants accountable governance and urgent intervention in the affairs of the Mangaung Metro.

Preliminary information indicates that the fire originated in the magistrate’s office.

Those who worked closely with him say, he was a leader who believed in truth.

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflights.

U.S. and Iran are nearing a tentative deal to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and curb Tehran’s uranium stockpile — though major details remain unresolved.

As both the US and Iran signal a peace deal is near, Robert Kagan, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, says the U.S. will likely come out weaker than before the war.

New research shines a light on the lost Franklin Expedition, a 19th century voyage to the Canadian Arctic gone awry.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

People in their 70s say they cannot afford to quit their jobs, but others say work keeps them young.

Canon’s latest Takealot deals include standout laser printers, all-in-one printers, and powerful mirrorless camera kits.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Young South Africans are increasingly dropping out of medical aid schemes, putting serious financial pressure on remaining members.

The EFF says concerns remain over the salary structure of the parliament’s secretary George Xolile.

The ANC NEC in between the conference, met to deliberate on a number of issues

A Provincial Task Team has been appointed in the province as the term of the PEC has expired.

The party is holding its provincial congress in Polokwane this Saturday.

Great Britain are relegated from the top division of the World Championship following a 6-0 defeat by Latvia in Zurich.

After relocating to America for family reasons, legendary ex-Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha has now accepted a rugby role in Kansas.

The URC quarter-finals take place this weekend, and here are the kick off times for the Stormers, Bulls and Lions.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery and primary schools are investigated for violence, sexual assault and rape.

Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical...

Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll

Vice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities aimed at disadvantaged groups if the dire funding struggles at universities continue.

The anonymous poll of leaders by Universities UK (UUK) revealed the...

Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities

Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary will...

Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-ons

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the government’s flagship expansion of funded childcare hours.

Phillipson has written to the Competition and...

Award-winning brand influencer, Amanda Jingela, has wrapped up her vibrant girls’ trip to the breathtaking Bali in Indonesia.

Siya Kolisi or Francois Pienaar? Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reveals his favourite Springbok captain…

Gayton McKenzie praised world-renowned artist Jonathan Butler – who recently received a National Order – for being positive role model.

Started in 2012, Eskom’s housing project for 400 Kusile plant workers is now abandoned

German second seed Alexander Zverev eased past France’s Benjamin Bonzi in his opening match.

‘South Africa can no longer afford weak penalties while illicit trade drains an estimated R100 billion a year from the fiscus.’

Stolen vehicle of murdered tourists reportedly exits Kruger Park through Mozambique fence

Eskom’s generation recovery is working, but unbundling has stalled and municipal debt signals deeper trouble.

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For the first time, the 1 Series will have combustion and full electric powerplants, the latter likely to be called i1 and revert to rear-wheel drive.

Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.