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US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about ‘winding down’ the war

The debate around fighter pay reemerges at UFC London amid some career-defining performances on the undercard.

‘She can run but she can’t hide,’ says Bev Steyn of her former bestie Nonku Williams

Taking on South Africa’s retail giants is no mean feat, but US-based Walmart believes its Every Day Low Prices will make it stand out from the rest. Here’s a comparison between the prices at Walmart, Checkers, and Pick n Pay for various items.

Agri groups head to court over restrictions on private Foot and Mouth disease vaccination

This comes after videos circulated on social media last week showing the coronation ceremony.

According to recent provincial crime stats, Mahikeng reported over 2 500 crime related incidents.

The SAHRC says mines in Bakenberg are not helping local communities thrive

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba’s hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Canada’s Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.

The dry subject matter of this weekend’s vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

While most South Africans don’t tip petrol attendants, the latest data shows that they earn above the minimum wage in South Africa.

The building that housed the former “Staatsmuseum” (State Museum) stands empty in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

The party held a Sharpeville massacre commemoration event at the Dlomo Dam.

Football Focus pundits Nedum Onuoha and Dion Dublin preview Sunday’s Carabao Cup final as Arsenal take on Manchester City.

Paddy Pimblett is targeting a return to fighting in the UFC in July during the MMA promotion’s international fight week.

Another rising rugby star announced his arrival on Saturday as the Sharks thrashed Munster. So who is Luan Giliomee?

Premier League leaders Arsenal face title rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but how important could the result prove in title race?

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

Despite being in police custody, notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has laughed off another death hoax…

Family reunion? Doja Cat’s ‘deadbeat dad’. Dumisani Dlamini was seen at her first-ever concert in South Africa….

Western Cape police have shot down viral social media claims that Joslin Smith’s decomposed remains have been found…

Footage of Justin Timberlake’s field sobriety test and subsequent arrest for driving while intoxicated comes out almost two years after the 2024 incident.

‘We have to keep our confidence and our composure,’ said the Chelsea head coach.

The quadrennial Games is a bizarre event that doesn’t do much for international sport.

Johan Ackermann singled out a few players for outstanding performances after Friday night’s 40-7 win over Cardiff.

The SA team compiled 159/6 and the hosts chased down their target with nine deliveries to spare.

South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Across sits above the Grand Vitara, instead of replacing it as Suzuki’s new flagship, hybrid SUV.

The local e-hailing service Wanatu wants to expand its target customer base to include more non-Afrikaans speakers.

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.