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Toyota’s littlest off-roader hits sizing sweet spot with a footprint smaller than a RAV4 but larger than an Urban Cruiser.

The mayor’s opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.

The A386 between the A30 and Okehampton is closed as a result of the incident.

SAWS issued a level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.

The City of Cape Town has invested more than R85 million in 12 winter readiness projects.

The three accused are standing trial for the theft of US$580 000 from the President’s farm.

Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The U.S. military said that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.

The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.

US Central Command says the vessel’s engine room was hit after the crew “ignored repeated warnings”.

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump’s foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mustek and Huawei have partnered to help South African businesses move beyond technology adoption and focus on real business impact.

Amazon has announced the launch of its Prime membership programme in South Africa.

The Presidency announced on Tuesday that the ICJ has given South Africa until 22 November 2027 to file its Reply to Israel’s Counter-Memorial, submitted in March this year

541kg of cocaine worth more than R200mln was stolen from the Hawks’ Port Shepstone premises in 2021

The party says it has appointed Philasande Mkhize as the party’s chief whip with immediate effect. 

Mbali Shinga will on Tuesday file court papers to challenge her dismissal from the NFP.

Today’s news wrap for Chiefs fans.

Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson is set to join Tottenham following an impressive season in the Women’s Super League.

BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.

Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick’s first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

Amura in Cape Town has earned its place on a list spotlighting the world’s most beautiful restaurants. Here’s how it fared…

Prince Harry and ‘breadwinner’ Meghan are reportedly facing a ‘challenging’ financial situation after walking away from the institution.

SASSA maladministration has cost government more than R200 million in one year, and that’s just the start of TARS’ digging …

Eskom revives 5 200MW Nuclear 2 plans at Thyspunt as activists warn of threats to squid grounds and coastal communities.

The inaugural Blue Society Dinner at Gemelli brought together food, whisky and conversation in an immersive luxury experience.

This has been a breakout season for the 23-year-old De Villiers, who has become a regular starter at No 6.

Police found a woman with two head wounds in Laudium veld after residents heard gunshots at 5.30am but stayed indoors.

Amazon’s Prime membership has gone live locally at R59/month, bundling free delivery, video and cloud gaming.

ChatGPT hit a billion monthly users in May, faster than any app yet that milestone, Sensor Tower estimates.

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers “in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google”.

A three‑motor axial‑flux electric drive unit can deliver up to 860kW of power and 2 000Nm of torque for a 0-100km/h time of just 2.4 seconds.

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.