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18-year-old Arvid Lindblad is about to become Britain’s youngest ever Formula 1 driver when he makes his debut this season. BBC Sport’s Andrew Benson met with him ahead of the opening race in Australia.

Gianluca Prestianni will miss the second leg of Benfica’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid after Uefa reject the club’s appeal against his suspension.

Ballistics expert shows how ammunition could not have come from one of the rifles in question

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget Speech just gave global South Africans a massive financial reason to come back to the sun.

Ntanzi was arrested in June 2020 for his alleged involvement in the murder of Bongani Ntanzi 

Additional charges have been added to Mugabe and Matonhodze who made their first appearance in court

Ballistic expert warrant officer Fortunate Mahlalela is on the witness stand.

Wadi Rum’s otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup – this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as “acts against nature”.

South Africa’s government allocates R848.2 billion over the medium term to combat crime and ensure territorial integrity. 

Khawula’s name came up at the Commission on numerous occasions.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table National Budget to MPs.

The ANC in Mpumalanga held a two-day provincial Lekgotla in Mbombela.

Brown Mogotsi says Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed an IPID insider could erase criminal cases

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has questioned Orlando Pirates’ mentality after their shock Nedbank Cup exit.

The Springboks boast some of the fastest players in rugby, including Cheslin Kolbe, Grant Williams and Kurt-Lee Arendse. But who’s quickest?

The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two games in the UK in 2026 while the Washington Commanders will also play in London and the Detroit Lions will visit Munich.

A consortium led by former professional poker player James Bord pulls out of a takeover of Sheffield Wednesday

MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

Katherine Hartley Short died at the age of 42.

Agency confirms official 2026 SASSA grant increases after Finance Minister’s annual Budget Speech. Here’s what beneficiaries are getting …

The 2026 awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 15 August.

Oliver Reid and Siphosethu Mnebelele return to the side after being rested precautionarily in the first match.

The suspects were allegedly selling dagga to schoolchildren.

Finding one-lap speed is the first priority for Red Bull KTM star in 2026 season.

The allocation comes as a relief as Sentech’s battle with the SABC over unpaid signal distribution fees continues.

Huawei introduced a new wearable diabetes risk assessment feature at World Health Expo Dubai 2026, reinforcing its commitment to proactive, wearable-driven health management. The feature leverages non-invasive Photoplethysmography (PPG) technology and advanced smartwatch sensors to analyse wellness patterns and provide early alerts that may indicate potential diabetes risk. Designed to raise...

The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.

For many South Africans, the dream of owning a new car seems far away. The vast majority of people can’t afford to buy a vehicle in cash, and traditional financing options may feel out of reach.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.