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The Freedom Front Plus warned that the culture of violence in South Africa is derailing the country and steering it towards anarchy and chaos.

Police say drugs were found concealed in the suspects’ sneakers, underwear and on their bodies.

Residents say the selling of drugs, which leads to violence, has spiralled out of control.

Gubis85 Security Solutions was the subject of scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.

Operators say they have not been paid since January and are now facing severe financial strain.

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it’s known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

The event was called off after the family left, citing displeasure of Ekurhuleni officials.

ANC PEC in Limpopo has appointed three additional members.

Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

Tyson Fury says he is “as sharp as I’ve ever been” ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday’s bout.

Striker Chris Wood will end his six-month injury lay-off by returning to the Nottingham Forest squad in Porto.

Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty says his side must “not let the games go past us” during the Six Nations.

A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, but the venue’s track is not affected.

Mama Joy has clapped back at criticism that she was funded over a half a million rand to attend the Rugby World Cup in France…

Dawn Thandeka King explores Zimbabwe, attending cultural events, visiting Bulawayo communities, and preparing to host a workshop.

Grammy award-winning musician, Tyla, showed off a historical token from her beloved grandmother, as it symbolises her Zulu roots.

South Africa has finally received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab expected to expand protection options.

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After weeks of disruption, a ceasefire is easing pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. But backlogs, infrastructure damage, and delayed supply mean the system won’t return to normal overnight.

Muse Spark is Meta’s first model since its AI reboot, and the benchmarks suggest formidable performance.

In Lebanon, nearly 1 in 5 people has been displaced by Israeli attacks, leaving the government to manage a modern crisis without modern digital infrastructure.

TopAuto recently spoke with Mahindra South Africa’s CEO to learn about the carmaker’s ambitious plans for our market.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the A-Class Night Edition in South Africa.

Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.

The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.