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Michael Schumacher’s first Formula One race-winning car has been sold at auction for €5,082,000, confirming its status as one of the most historically important Grand Prix machines ever offered publicly.

First Ford-based model in German brand’s minibus lineage

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. 

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

As the United States considers possible military action against Iran, it’s also weighing another military move — withdrawing the last U.S. forces from Syria.

As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and global allies have pledged millions more in assistance, but diplomatic roadblocks and aid obstructions are hindering progress.

A new round of peace talks to end Russia’s war on Ukraine begin Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

Hospitals say six children were among those killed in strikes that Israel’s military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.

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.

DA leader John Steenhuisen addressed the media in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday.

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.

It’s 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer became Newcastle United’s all-time leading goalscorer, with his 201st strike in black and white. But which of his 206 Toon goals stand out? Alan picked his favourites earlier this season on Football Focus, live from St James’ Park.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has provided an update on the club’s injury list, with several key players set to return.

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?

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.

The two DA candidates had served the ANC and regained the seats they previously held for their former party.

Before, my understanding of cancer came straight from television: families crying, patients sitting through chemotherapy, and, eventually, death.

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.

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.

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”.