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Lesotho is seeking to open talks with South Africa over royalties and compensation for a water-sharing deal that is critical for supply in Gauteng.  

Old Joe, who stands guard in the Lowveld, is a painted rock with a rich history, shaped by artist Ghost and loved by travellers.

British rider Tom Pidcock crashed into a ravine on Friday and will miss the remainder of the race.

Gale force winds have been blamed for the collapse of the pylon.

Ntuli announced this at a crime imbizo in the Pietermaritzburg area.

The NCT confirmed settlement between the NCC and Cartrack, including fines and refunds…

Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it on social media, authorities told the BBC.

The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.

South Africa’s iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members.

A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

The Gautrain is entering a new era of management, with the world-class infrastructure project set for a massive expansion.

Eighty20 revealed that pizza is South Africa’s second-most-popular fast food type, behind chicken, which dominates the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.

The 2026 World Happiness Report, compiled by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, ranked South Africa 101st out of 147 countries.

Social media posts claimed Newcastle’s scene was thriving, but venues claim it is not the case.

Cyril Ramaphosa urged all the members to work hard to build a strong ANC party in the province.

Brink was speaking to the SABC at the DA’s Johannesburg Regional Elective Congress.

The provincial secretary has also released a letter informing delegates to leave for home

Great Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell is beaten in the 1500m in Melbourne in her first race since she was crowned women’s world indoor champion.

Craig McLeish will continue as St Mirren interim manager until the end of the season, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed.

BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods’ latest arrest leaves his legacy.

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane is confident that Sipho Chaine will make the final squad for the World Cup.

School food has suffered at the hands of politics and economics for almost 50 years

Almost a generation has passed since Jamie Oliver’s four-part Channel 4 documentary series Jamie’s School Dinners exposed the unhealthy reality of the food served to pupils at lunchtime, including – notoriously – fat-heavy, meat-light Turkey Twizzlers. It proved a shaming and effective intervention. His...

Study backed by Jamie Oliver finds pupils are foregoing sit-down meals for often less healthy, convenient options

Pupils in England are routinely eating pizza slices, sausage rolls and paninis for lunch as school canteens become dominated by a “grab-and-go” culture of unhealthy food.

Convenience foods eaten on the move are ousting sit-down meals as the main way secondary pupils in England...

Parents say new government guidance on restricting children’s screen time has to be “realistic”.

Blue the ragged-tooth shark, who has called the Two Oceans Aquarium home for eight years, has been released in Struisbaai.

US presenters of a pop culture podcast have been strongly condemned for their commentary of the Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp case.

A social media post has reignited tension between Beverly Steyn and Nonku Williams.

What do South Africans really eat? New data reveals the country’s top fast food choices and they might just surprise you.

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola welcomed the move and expressed confidence in Mkhwanazi’s leadership.

Broos was pleased with his players’ display in Durban, but believes they could have defended better to prevent Panama’s goal.

Ethiopian runners Diniya Abaraya and Selam Gebre, who finished second and third overall last season, will be missing from the first leg of the 2026 campaign.

“This happened before to some players here which is disappointing because I don’t think it helps anyone. There was a mixed reaction,” Tuchel said.

We tested Garmin’s GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.

Slap a case on your shiny new Pixel, whether you have the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL. We also have recommendations for Qi2 chargers and other accessories.

Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it’s unlikely to solve the real problems.

South African carmakers want the government to end state support for imported assembly operations, a move that could have serious consequences for Mahindra’s factory in KZN.

Chery has big plans for the South African automotive sector.

Mercedes-Benz has a factory in South Africa that exports thousands of luxury cars every month.

South Africa may not be ready for self-driving cars.

Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.