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A star-studded crowd, including actor Timothee Chalamet and pop icon Taylor Swift, sees the Knicks clinch a record comeback.

The Gauteng elite are rejecting volatile crypto markets to invest their millions in tangible assets.

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

Kolwapi is expected to appear in a local Magistrate’s Court following firearm discharge

Residents suspect that the shooting is linked to a turf war between groups of illegal miners

The MEC officially launched the initiation season in Polokwane today.

Toufeek Brown and other accused walked out of the courtroom, hurling profanities.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família basilica as part of his week-long visit to Spain.

Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple’s sweet shops are expanding.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

The Democratic Alliance has announced its mayoral pledge for the city of Ekurhuleni.

Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?

Focusing on two iconic celebrations, we look at how much the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo drove them both.

Bafana Bafana open their World Cup campaign on Thursday, while the Bulls contest for the URC title on Friday. Here are the kick off times.

The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school

Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned.

The study by University College London (UCL) found that children in England who were physically...

Bafana’s goalkeeper is likely to be busy, while up front one man has stood out at international level of late.

Downstream, the Vaal Barrage reflected the gradual increase in releases from the dam.

Ten gunmen opened fire in Jumpers informal settlement, leaving 12 dead and nine wounded before fleeing in white Toyota Quantum.

3 members who halted provincial conference now targeted by PTT, with lawyers warning Fikile Mbalula risks contempt over withheld data.

AI mania has lifted global markets to record highs, but fears are growing of a speculative bubble and looming power constraints.

Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets.

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down

Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS).

As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The...

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M2 xDrive has been approved for South Africa from the fourth quarter of the year.

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.