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Former President Thabo Mbeki dismissed the idea that the July 2021 riots were a spontaneous defence of Jacob Zuma. Instead, he said it was a test.

Everton’s Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.

SANParks Spokesperson JP Louw says the northern part of the park will remain closed.

SALGA has urged municipalities to play their part by activating the joint operating committees.

MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has renewed its support for education by donating digital learning devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Back-to-School Campaign. The initiative, launched at the start of the 2026 academic year, is aimed at improving access to digital learning tools, particularly for […]

OpenAI will begin testing limited advertising in ChatGPT for users in the United States, expanding its revenue strategy while keeping access free for some customers. In a blog post published Friday, OpenAI said ads will roll out to its free tier and its Go tier. Go accounts, priced at $8 a month, were introduced globally […]

In a joint statement, leaders of eight countries said they stand in “full solidarity” with Denmark and Greenland. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added: “Europe will not be blackmailed.”

The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.

Syria’s new leaders, since toppling Bashar Assad in December 2024, have struggled to assert their full authority over the war-torn country.

Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

South African passport holders are facing a tougher global travel environment in 2026, with reduced visa-free access and growing barriers when applying for visas to some of the world’s most popular destinations.

With WhatsApp extensively used across South Africa, users are urged to exercise caution when dealing with sensitive information.

Trump’s volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

Wolves held Newcastle United to a goalless draw to prevent Eddie Howe’s side from climbing into the top five of the Premier League table.

Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season’s Scottish Cup.

Glasgow Warriors continue their fine form in the Champions Cup with victory over Saracens to set up a home last-16 tie against the Bulls.

Everton manager David Moyes says his side’s performance against Aston Villa was “incredibly satisfying” as they held on to win 1-0 at Villa Park.

Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was praised for his leadership skills during this sweet encounter with a young fan…

Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

COSATU has voiced strong support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to amend legislation governing drunken driving.

The signing “marks a practical step toward strengthening football development in Southern Africa.”

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Persistent heavy rains have caused severe floods, which have damaged homes and infrastructure in Limpopo.

Former champions the Sunrisers beat the title holders by seven wickets with one ball to spare in their last round-robin match of the season.

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Eskom created an artificial electricity crisis from within the organisation, which culminated in load-shedding.

Errors in measuring microplastic pollution can be corrected. Public trust in science also needs to be shored up

It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this means that we can generally trust its results – but up close, correction can be a messy process. The Guardian reported last week that 20 recent studies measuring the amount of micro- and nanoplastics in the human...

The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.