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The King’s historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday’s papers.

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the Senedd election campaign are checked.

White House officials preparing for this summer’s World Cup urge the Department of Homeland Security to reopen after an attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.

Public Interest SA says the lodging of a criminal complaint does not constitute a finding of guilt.

Investigations revealed the funds never reached their intended beneficiaries.

Accused number 2, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.

In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that “time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,” and called for “reconciliation and renewal.”

The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.

Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

The Cape Town Edition, an ultra-luxury hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront, will launch soon and has already started advertising new positions.

It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is ‘likely’ to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more.

China’s Zhao Xintong pulls off a shot emmulating the late John Virgo, potting three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match-up against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.

FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Here’s when it gets under way as well as the details of Bafana Bafana’s opening fixture.

Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership action on Wednesday evening as they travel to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele FC at Toyota Stadium.

Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education

Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able children, according to a study that upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education.

The research by University College London’s Institute of Education...

From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…

Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ Mel Viljoen – has backtracked on his comments praising US President Donald Trump.

South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.

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The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.

South Africa’s temporary fuel price relief measures have been extended.

South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.