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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has talked up the benefits of a weaker yen in a campaign speech, adopting a tone at odds with her finance ministry, which has refused to rule out any options to counter excessive foreign exchange volatility.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he believed the US would “work a deal” on Cuba.

Zimbabwe’s economy has more than tripled in dollar terms over the past 15 years while South Africa’s has stagnated and slightly declined, highlighting the latter’s prolonged economic underperformance.

Former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that, according to his estimations, the number of people living in poverty, as well as poverty intensity, is exceeding the levels of early democracy.

The 25-year-old Mozambican national was arrested in an informal settlement in Primrose in Joburg

Mthombeni says a lack of collaboration between police and public hampers crime fighting efforts

In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.

The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

Who’s performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince’s blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

Employers in South Africa face steep fines and a higher administrative burden following new changes to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.

Large parts of Pretoria have been hit by a massive power outage, with city officials unable to provide an estimated time of restoration.

A recent analysis of South Africa’s popular cereals reveals 13 out of 37 cereals contain 25 or more grams of sugar (per 100g).

Personal injury claims linked to shopping centres and supermarkets are increasing, with courts placing greater responsibility on property owners. 

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi said there is a political smear campaign against him.

Advocate Andy Mothibi takes over from Advocate Shamila Batohi

Gardee says the credibility of the IEC which has now come under the spotlight is questionable

The DA is eyeing to takeover as many municipalities as possible across the Free State.

A record-breaking Winter Olympics could be on the horizon for Team GB – but who could win the medals in Milan-Cortina?

Kaizer Chiefs’ upcoming goalkeeper Takalani Mazhamba is edging ever so closer to his senior debut after he was spotted at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Football agent Rafaela Pimenta says the transfer system needs to change as clubs have too much power and are treating their players as “assets in a business”, not as “humans”.

The Football Focus team preview the game between Spurs and Man City, debating whether Spurs boss Thomas Frank will be able to navigate this challenging period.

Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, jailed for three years for sexually assaulting student on school trip

The headteacher of Eton College has apologised and said he was “appalled” after a former teacher was jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil.

Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, was jailed on Friday for three years and three months for sexually assaulting one of his students during a school...

A former Home Affairs worker has been jailed for five years for multiple counts of insurance fraud, costing hundreds of thousands of rands …

Full glam to laid bare: ‘Real Housewives of Durban’ reality TV star Sorisha Naidoo revealed her make-up free face…

Learners of Curro Century City now have access to a Woolworths Cafe on school premises. Take a look inside…

Even South African A-listers like Trevor Noah have been pestered about paying their SABC TV licences. Watch this hilarious clip…

The Sharks completely outplayed the Stormers in the air, winning contestables and pegging the Cape side in their own half.

Despite the accusations, an ANC leader said the party’s representation has nothing to do with tribes.

The unrelenting heat, blazing sun, and cold desert nights. The Dakar Rally is not known as the world’s toughest motorsport event for nothing.

Whether it’s KuGompo or East London, the damn place still owes me a new tyre

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The government has made no formal announcement regarding the National Rail Masterplan, which was supposed to be finalised by the end of 2025.

The chances of surviving a head-on collision may come down to how drivers react in the situation.

Volvo’s new high-performance sedan will arrive in South Africa very soon.