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Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Mining analyst Peter Major said Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe have overseen the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs in South Africa’s mining sector.

Matlala is accused of attempted murder of among others his former girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane.

Bongani Ntanzi and his four co-accused are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.

Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

South African parents have always judged schools on reputation, results, and tradition. But the world learners will graduate into is not traditional.

SARS’ R15 billion shortfall in tax debt collections likely means that the taxman will be coming after taxpayers even harder.

The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America’s main revenue source.

Soft drinks company Twig’s Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption in the justice system.

Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.

R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

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An ‘awful’ decision, or ‘always going to be a red’? Why Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly’s second yellow card became a straight red in his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.

British singer and songwriter Ella Mai, known for her hit ‘Boo’d Up’ is coming to South Africa for a two-night concert this April.

Musa Mseleku and fans of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are eagerly awaiting to hear more details about Lwandle Mseleku’s pregnancy news.

The City of Cape Town has shared updated projections, warning the next three months will be critical for the city’s water security.

NGOs report mentally ill, unemployed, and impoverished residents increasingly left without shelters, food, or support across the city.

While there are fewer men living with HIV than women, data shows that more men die of Aids.

The budget avoided sweeping tax hikes or large-scale populist spending promises.

Five accused in Gauteng court after allegedly defrauding buyers of deposits, with more charges expected in the coming week.

A stronger rand has helped offset the effect of higher prices for the S26 series, according Samsung’s Justin Hume.

Spartans Casino has taken one of its boldest steps yet in 2026, signing high-stakes gambling streamer David Raizman, known online as X7Dave, to a reported $32 million per year agreement. The deal positions the platform firmly in the upper tier of influencer-backed online gaming partnerships and signals a more direct competitive posture toward established names […]

The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

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.

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.