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The Safer Cars for Africa programme was launched in 2017 by Global NCAP in partnership with the AA and the FIA Foundation.

Campbell barely lasted 10 minutes on the pitch as he was shown his marching orders soon after coming on as a substitute.

The Mpumalanga education department is engaging with district managers to address school closures caused by heavy rains and flooding, which affected some schools in the northern region. While most schools opened, some remain inaccessible.

There were long queues at the Morningside Teaching Centre on Wednesday, where anxious parents and pupils from Midrand, Alexandra, Ivory Park and Tembisa gathered in the hope of securing school placements for the 2026 academic year.

Approximately 4 000 learners are still unplaced across the province.

63 scholar transport vehicles have failed recent roadworthiness inspections in the province.

Phahlane is the first witness testifying before the committee this year.

The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Youseph Yazdi, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, about his recent visit to Iran, where thousands have been killed in anti-government protests.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Many experts have warned that the foot-and-mouth disease is out of control in South Africa and that it poses an existential threat to many livestock farmers.

These taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations.

Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.

Somerset College proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of the IEB Matric Class of 2025, whose results reflect the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and holistic education.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Manchester City have signed United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Olympic ice dancing champion Guillaume Cizeron accuses former partner Gabriella Papadakis of spreading false information about him in a “smear campaign”.

Former executive chairman and co-owner of Major League Baseball side San Diego Padres, Ron Fowler, is set to take a controlling stake in English third-tier side Lincoln City.

The Springboks have a blockbuster fixture to start off the 2026 season, and preparations are already underway for Rassie Erasmus.

The Chinese Consulate in Johannesburg has donated a quarter of a million rand to Gauteng’s best-performing 2025 matric learners.

Did Rachel Kolisi just take a swipe at her ex spouse, Siya Kolisi’s romance with younger girlfriend, Rachel John?

Kingsburgh Junction, a new shopping centre on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast, will soon opens its doors to local shoppers. Find out when…

Major dams sitting at lower levels than they were this time last year.

SANParks confirmed that visitors to the lower Sabie of the Kruger National Park will not be able to leave until the water subsides.

Phahlane served as acting national police commissioner from October 2015 until June 2017.

They married in an intimate ceremony last year.

A senior member of Parliament responsible for the subcommittee on communications has explained why she believes Starlink should not be permitted to provide free Internet connectivity to rural schools.

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

The perfect kitchen companions, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milkshakes, cocktails, and everything in between.

FlySafair is running a 30% discount on domestic flights for a limited time.

South Africans are calling for greater transparency regarding vehicle safety following the news that the Hyundai Grand i10 received a zero-star NCAP rating.

BMW has revealed the first M car in its new generation of “Neue Klasse” electric vehicles.

Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.