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Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that he will not seek re-election as party leader in the upcoming April leadership congress.

Pietermaritzburg high court judge Nkosinathi Chili is ruling on whether he will grant former president Jacob Zuma and his co-accused French arms company, Thales, leave to appeal his earlier decision dismissing their application for acquittal

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering an address on Wednesday at the signing ceremony of the establishment agreement of African export with AfriximBank

DA leader to hold a media briefing to address ‘matter of national importance’

The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing South Gauteng DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and ensure they have access to emergency contacts.

The UK leader’s comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town’s drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has announced he will not contest the party’s next federal election, marking the end of his time as party leader.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade program for Africa through 31 December 2026.

The government’s plan to channel R100 billion into black-owned businesses through a Transformation Fund has come under fire.

South African mobile group Vodacom has seen significant revenue growth in the third quarter ending 31 December 2025, bolstered by strong international operations.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing evidence from Witness F.

DA leader John Steenhuisen holds a media briefing in Durban

John Steenhuisen is expected to announce his decision not to seek re-election at DA Federal Congress

SABC News has reliably learnt that he will not stand for re-election at the DA’s Federal Congress

Casric Stars will be one of the clubs trusted to nurture Amakhosi talent.

The 2027 Rugby World Cup is already facing early criticism as the start of the tournament is looking likely to be an underwhelming affair.

With excitement rising for this year’s Stade de France curtain-raiser against Ireland, BBC Sport NI looks at how France are shaping up for their Six Nations title defence.

Fixture news.

Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their names

The universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.

The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the...

When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees

The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England’s east coast, looks grey on a winter afternoon in term-time. Its cobbled high street, bordering the university campus, is sparsely populated...

The DA faced several crisis in recent months while Steenhuisen was at the helm.

The SA coach is looking to win a major white-ball trophy to go with the Test Championship triumph at Lord’s last year.

Power now restored to 95% of affected customers in New Doornfontein incident that left thousands without electricity.

Political parties have started campaigning for the local government elections, but the ANC in Johannesburg has been gripped by infighting.

South Africans are increasingly favouring digital wallets over physical bank cards.

For years, Vodacom Group was viewed primarily as a telecoms operator with an interesting side business in mobile money.

Nominations for the Wired4Women Awards 2026 close on Sunday, 8 February.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for South Africa’s cheapest hatchback.

Citroën has updated the affordable C3 crossover for South Africa.

China has become the first country to ban a car feature that is facing global scrutiny, following several deadly accidents.

South Africa’s average earners are spoilt for choice in the local car market.

A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.