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African cultural activist Dr Zolani Mkiva says American actress Gabrielle Union’s act of burying her father’s ashes on SA soil is ‘untraditional and unhistorical’.

Isuzu South Africa has introduced an updated version of its MU-X SUV for the 2026 model year, bringing a series of technology and safety upgrades, along with refinements to the 1.9l turbodiesel engine.

Mogotsi briefly appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Mahikeng community members embarked peaceful march demanding justice for Molosankwe’s murder

It released its 14th annual corruption report today titled Ke Nako: Mobilising for justice.

President Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.

The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.

President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signaled there are still disagreements on key issues.

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

The DA wants to launch an investigation into South Africa’s competition laws following two high-profile disputes involving long-time suppliers to Woolworths.

The rand has started the week on a stronger footing against major currencies, but the news is bittersweet, as it comes amid market expectations of interest rate hikes on Thursday.

Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, has called on auditors to prevent fraud.

The President says South Africans are fortunate to live in a society with a vibrant public space.

Mbeki also emphasised that he supports Ramaphosa’s decision to challenge the matter in court.

Ronwen Williams believes the recent success of Pirates and Sundowns can give Bafana the perfect momentum heading into the World Cup.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is filmed appearing to have a heated altercation during the Euroleague Basketball final in Athens on Sunday.

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former McClaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss the rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in their bid to top the Drivers’ Championship.

Joey Rasdien addresses fans’ concerns about his noticeable weight loss after embracing a new gym routine and a mindful eating lifestyle.

Pope Leo said the Church cannot ignore its historical failures on slavery, describing the delayed condemnation as a lasting scar on Christian memory.

Kagiso Rabada took 24 wickets and Heinrich Klaasen made 606 runs during the league stage of the competition.

Two government agencies have moved within hours of each other to knock down reports of system compromises.

iqbusiness is a key part of Reunert’s ICT segment and reflects the Group’s strategic commitment to expanding its digital and technology capabilities.

The first US pope calls for political action and a ban on artificial intelligence making lethal decisions.

The acquisition is aimed at expanding iqbusiness’s ERP and PSA capabilities.