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The leader of the DA confirmed he’s stepping down in April, ending months of speculation about whether he’ll bow to pressure from within its ranks to quit. 

Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.

Eleven people died when the Toyota Quantum taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck.

The UK leader’s comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town’s drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

South African digital bank TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next chapter in the bank’s evolution as part of the global Tyme Group.

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has announced he will not contest the party’s next federal election, marking the end of his time as party leader.

The Ad Hoc Committee was established to investigate allegations by KZN’s Police Commissioner.

Both officials are currently suspended pending investigations linked to separate allegations

Pietermaritzburg High Court rules on Zuma, Thales leave to appeal matter.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing evidence from Witness F.

General ticket sales opened this week following a pre-sale period for registered buyers, with demand strongest for the Cape Town Test.

The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy – can you name the 16 sports involved?

TV personality Chris Hughes meets GB’s bobsleigh team, but will he go down the mountain against the 5G of force in a two man sled?

James Harden is set to join the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Los Angeles Clippers, with Darius Garland moving in the opposite direction.

Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their names

The universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.

The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the...

ICE in? Gayton McKenzie has backed US President Donald Trump’s administration, including the recent violent clashes with immigrants.

Operators who have not yet applied, or who are operating with expired or non-compliant permits, must regularise their operations immediately.

Although Agoa passed another hurdle on its path to becoming law, not everybody believes that South Africa’s name will appear in the final version.

‘I think there, in position 10, there is freedom,’ he told SuperSport TV.

Zuma and Thales sought a permanent stay of prosecution, claiming that the prolonged delays had infringed their right to a fair trial.

Zero downtime, ultra-low latency and compliance defined XLink’s enterprise connectivity performance in 2025.

The City of Tshwane’s free public Wi-Fi hotspot count has reduced from a peak of 1,050 to no more than 29 locations, and the metro has no budget to properly support the service.

Telkom has once again confirmed its role as lead sponsor for the 2026 Wired4Women Awards, an initiative led by ITWeb Brainstorm and the Wired4Women Technology Forum.

The partnership acts as a catalyst for expanding Strategix’s ability to deliver prevention‑first, integrated cyber security across the region.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for South Africa’s cheapest hatchback.

Citroën has updated the affordable C3 crossover for South Africa.

China has become the first country to ban a car feature that is facing global scrutiny, following several deadly accidents.

South Africa’s average earners are spoilt for choice in the local car market.

A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.