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Pitso Dladla has been interim coach since the club parted ways with Gavin Hunt earlier this season

An unharmed Kubheka presented himself to the police in Vosloorus on Saturday night.

The 17-year-old suspect allegedly killed the 16-year-old victim with a beer bottle on Friday night.

Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba say the suspect will appear in court soon.

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Shakira’s appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Germany’s defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

The Garden Route is no longer just appealing to local movers, with international buyers also interested in the coastal area.

Sectional titles and complexes in South Africa are seeing a massive influx of short-term rentals, which can cause serious issues with scheme rules.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

The latest Braai Index shows that the cost of South Africa’s favourite pastime has experienced its biggest monthly increase in a year.

Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced that the local elections will be held on November 4

IEC’s Masego Sheburi says they will be launching 2026 election campaign later in May

Herman Mashaba described the announcement as the beginning of a brighter future for South Africans

Golden Tempo comes from the back of the field to win a thrilling Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first victorious female trainer.

The Lipton Cup, stolen from a Glasgow museum, is valued at nearly £500,000 but as a symbol of sportsmanship some regard it as priceless.

Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou has highlighted physical battles as a major challenge for his side this season.

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to victory in their series decider against the Boston Celtics.

Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence

The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the Mughayyir boys’ secondary school, where he was studying in ninth grade.

Aws collapsed instantly, bleeding heavily. More shots rang out as his friends ran to his...

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Singer Chris Brown says he was just as surprised to hear news reports about a shooting near his house.

Bryson Tiller was advertised to headline a premium event in Durban this July, is this real or fake news, going at R150k a table?

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Bongani Baloyi became the youngest mayor in South Africa in 2013 when he was elected in Midvaal at the age of 26.

‘It was important to win the cup,’ said the Durban City interim head coach.

Updates could provide a hint of what the incoming locally assembled model will look like when South African production starts in 2027.

“I was so stressed because I was waiting for everyone to finish their laps, but it was good enough and now, hopefully, I will have a magic start tomorrow.”

Coway’s most popular air purifier gets an upgrade in looks and purification strength, though I wish it had wheels and an app.

Exclusive: Brainchild of Dominic Cummings, Aria is aimed at funding ‘crazy’ scientific projects to benefit the UK

Britain’s “invention agency” has pledged £50m of UK taxpayer money to US tech companies and venture capital projects.

Dreamed up by Dominic Cummings to fund “crazy” ideas, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) is meant to “restore Britain’s place as a scientific...

Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.

The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.

TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.

Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.