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South Africa has enough fiscal space to extend a fuel-tax cut by two months to cushion consumers from an oil shock triggered by the Iran war, Citigroup said.

It follows a report Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador but this was overruled by the Foreign Office.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo agrees a lucrative new contract at Stamford Bridge as the club seeks to reward its high performers.

Manchester City will lose the services of their dependable captain next season as Bernardo Silva announced he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile urges skills development to align with digital transformation.

The JSC has handed Mbenenge a sanction of ‘gross misconduct’ in the sexual harassment probe.

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war’s end shifts. And, a jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.

Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.

The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

The sudden resignation of South African Airways’ CEO, and recent reports of criminal syndicates stealing millions from the airline, has raised questions about the airline’s long-term sustainability.

New draft laws will make it an offence to incite or organise illegal occupations in the country.

The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

Mayor Nasiphi Moya stated this while tabling the State of the City address in Pretoria on Thursday.

As part of the programme, President Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet King Felipe the 6th in Madrid.

Some political parties are supporting EFF leader Julius Malema’s jail sentence.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.

As Antrim prepare for their latest bid to end a long wait for an Ulster SFC win, former captain Paddy Cunningham discusses the challenges facing the county.

Snooker stars and fans gathered at Sheffield Cathedral to pay tribute to the voice of the sport.

Kaizer Chiefs have rediscovered their attacking edge, netting 11 goals in their last four Betway Premiership matches.

Prize money at this year’s French Open will increase by 9.5%, with the largest rises directed towards the qualifying competition and the early rounds.

The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on

Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18 category) and a year 13 student in Oxfordshire

“Lord Cromer was a successful consul-general of Egypt. To what extent do you agree?” I read this essay prompt in my A-level history class,...

Researchers warn that Cape Town’s caracals are being harmed through contaminated prey and secondary poisoning.

South African power couple Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Ledwaba shared pregnancy photos for baby number 3 on Instagram.

Khloé Kardashian and her best friend Malika Haqq sat down for her podcast and the subject of Lamar Odom’s documentary inevitably came up.

The Jeep Track will be off-limits to walkers, runners and hikers.

Sassa says there is a ‘mushrooming scourge’ of opportunists charging beneficiaries for a place in line at its offices.

Juju was granted leave to appeal his five-year sentence but does it have implications for parliament?

Minority of the respondents rely on e-hailing as their primary source of income.

As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37,000 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills training and industry-readiness programmes. This work is closely aligned with South Africa’s digital development priorities, […]

Warren Mande will replace Grant Fraser, who is emigrating to Australia after three-and-a-half years at Netstar.

The appointment follows the resignation of Grant Fraser, who will be emigrating to Australia with his family.

Toyota recently launched the revamped Corolla Cross GR-Sport in South Africa.

South Africa is on track for additional petrol price relief measures this May.

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but small minority harmed need better support, says report.

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.