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The Springboks and the Barbarians are preparing to add another chapter to one of international rugby’s most evenly contested rivalries when they meet later this month in Gqeberha.

Current ebola outbreaks are in DRC and Uganda. Find out the real risk to South Africa and how to stay informed.

Utility seeks to fund nearly R2bn in 2026 as it battles ageing pipes, leaks and reservoir shortages

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the initiative also strengthens regional cooperation.

In July last year, the accused brutally attacked the woman on a farm in the Little Karoo.

Alleged arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose faces 76 murder charges over the deadly 2023 CBD fire.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

The U.S. military said that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.

The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

Day 112 of the Madlanga Commission Of Inquiry, the Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face a decision on whether they will be part of the 2030 Winter Olympics.

The historic rivalry between South Africa and the Barbarians remains one of the most evenly contested fixtures in international rugby.

Orlando Pirates are reportedly siging another player. The deal for Golden Arrows playmaker Siyanda Ndlovu now understood to be all but completed.

World Rugby have announced a ‘landmark agreement’ related to Africa and the coverage of the next two Rugby World Cups.

One of Cape Town’s busiest shopping destinations, the Golden Acre Shopping Centre, is undergoing a major transformation.

Average property prices in a number of Cape Town’s luxury suburbs have more than doubled over the past five years.

The picture across the six major dams in the system is largely positive, with most facilities recording week-on-week gains.

Gauteng commuters witnessed the spectacle as rail and air went head‑to‑head in a test of speed and precision.

Protest over Henry Nowak murder injured 11 officers. IOPC probes police conduct as NPCC reviews race guidance amid political backlash.

Municipalities owe Eskom R110 billion, while electricity consumers across the country owe municipalities a combined R467 billion.

‘Comedyhacker’ Tobias Schroedel used AI to clone MC Clement Manyathela.

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration  with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), today announced an expansion of their collaboration to help customers strengthen defense-in-depth strategies for customers.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.