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Bafana Bafana had a 2026 Fifa World Cup send-off in Johannesburg on Wednesday

A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for June 18

Many undocumented migrants were arrested in Ekurhuleni and had their businesses closed.

The postponement is to allow the state to file supplementary heads of argument.

Dong Guangping, a police officer turned activist, reached Korean waters after 30 hours at sea.

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers says the retailer had to effectively “burn” more than R10 billion to prevent the broader group from collapsing.

Global Finance recognises Standard Bank’s progress in Investment Banking and Sustainable Finance, reflecting its role as a responsible partner in driving Africa’s growth through a just energy transition.

The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Just hours remain until the official announcement of the final Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup 2026 squad. Is this the likely list of players?

A late try from James Tedesco, converted by Nathan Cleary, completes New South Wales’ comeback from 20-0 down to beat 12-man Queensland.

United States manager Mauricio Pochettino hits back at criticism over the way he told players whether or not they had made his 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Bafana Bafana are expected to field an experimental side against Nicaragua on Friday as Broos looks to rest several key players.

Meet the Eastern Cape man with honours-level qualifications who cannot find work and relies on a SASSA grant to eat.

The Bulls want to give former captain Ruan Nortjé a memorable 150th cap for the union.

End of the bi-turbo brings more six-cylinder versions to the Amarok range.

According to Stats SA, the percentage of functionally illiterate adults declined from 28.5% in 2002 to 8.7% in 2025.

The National Arts Council’s Instagram post announcing the dissolution of its council sent artists and arts lovers into a panic on Tuesday.

The R1.2-billion solar plant will supply about 60 000 households and anchors a pipeline of 17 projects across 11 stations.

The solar-powered lab will equip young people in the North West province with digital and AI skills.

Microsoft to keynote two-day Sandton event exploring AI, sustainability and Africa’s data centre future.

Regulatory uncertainty and lack of government funding are major obstacles to scaling SA’s electric vehicle charging network.

The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.