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Israel pulled its settlers and soldiers from Gaza in 2005 but maintained control of its borders, coasts, and airspace.

For the first time, Israel has struck a GCC nation. We examine the shockwaves it sent across the region and beyond.

Authorities are expected to grant environmental approval for Cape Town’s new Cape Winelands Airport soon. Here’s what that means for the project…

Russia and Belarus say war games are meant to be a show of force designed to test combat readiness.

The couple will remain behind bars until their next appearance.

Zitha was arrested after Letlape’s lifeless body was discovered at their home in Fourways last year.

Police say Zoe Joshua left their home with Jermica Andrews without informing anyone.

For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington’s closest allies in Latin America.

Items retrieved from the wreck of HMHS Britannic in the Aegean include a bell and binoculars, Greece says.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

Glencore will meet with the South African government this week to seek ways to prevent smelters from shedding thousands of jobs as they grapple with surging power prices. 

About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.

SARS is gearing up to turn the screws on crypto asset traders using “International Tax Standards”, with local regulatory changes set to come into effect from March 2026.

Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon takes a fourth 1500m world title, with team-mate Dorcus Ewoi claiming silver, and Australia’s Jessica Hull winning bronze to prevent a Kenyan one-two-three at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Khanyisa Mayo’s has become Kaizer Chiefs’ 11th signing of the window, but only on loan. His agent, Basia Michaels, has revealed why.

Great Britain’s Amber Anning runs a season’s best time to qualify for the women’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The Springboks reaped huge rewards from their latest youthful team selection, and there is one ‘next gen’ star still waiting in the wings.

From autumn 2026 all schools and after-school clubs must collect and hold students’ phones until the end of the day

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Sweden is to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools in an attempt to improve security and study conditions for students.

From the next school year, starting in autumn 2026, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to...

Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, best known for the film Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, has died.

Rapper Cardi B’s highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Am I The Drama?’, is set to drop on 19 September, and features Tyla and other stars.

Bongani shares why he felt unrecognised as Portia’s husband in the latest episode of ‘Married at First Sight’.

Unlike previous years, the 2025 competition will not follow the usual format.

Discovery Bank is betting on artificial intelligence, data and payments technology as it expands its customer base.

No chimney? No problem. LED and gel fuel fireplaces are excellent alternatives for those who can’t or don’t want to burn wood. We tried one of each to see which method is best.

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says South Africa’s electricity pricing policy review will be completed by the end of June 2026.

Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation to expand access to digital skills to more youth in the province.

While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.

Also going under the hammer is a 1999 E36 BMW M3 GT2 (E36) – one of just 50 built by hand.

Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Interest in the drugs has risen but patients face a “postcode lottery” when trying to access them.