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Israel is the latest country to publicly accept an invitation to a new international organisation that many fear may be designed to supplant the UN.

English players and officials are shocked by the current scheduling for the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup because of the impact it could have on the WSL.

South Africa mourns 12 learners killed as school minibus crashed into a truck in Vanderbijlpark.

Police fired tear gas and used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

About 500 residents fled their homes following alleged intimidation from illegal miners

It is reported that there have been no injuries in the Franschhoek fires, only damage to equipment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine.

NPR’s Leila Fadel asks veteran diplomat Richard Haass about President Trump’s objectives with his address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Wiltshire’s scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.

The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next’s £2.5m pound offer.

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says he favours ending the use of the prime interest rate in the country.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

Here is the kick off time to note as the Stormers host the Sharks in a blockbuster URC battle in Cape Town on Saturday.

Hearts have a bid for Forest Green Rovers midfielder Laurent Mendy turned down by the National League club.

Hampshire’s Ben Mayes smashes 191 – an England U19s World Cup record – against Scotland in Harare.

With the PGA Tour going on the offensive, how hard LIV’s paymasters fight to keep Bryson DeChambeau may well go a long way to dictating the future credibility of its series, writes Dan Roan.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has bestowed Cape Town’s highest Civic Honour – the Freedom of the City – on two of its cultural icons.

Jaden Smith has a big notch in his belt after his Paris Fashion Week debut as Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Creative Director.

A Cape Town couple plan to launch WattWallet, a pay later prepaid electricity app to help households who run out of power before payday.

Dark Horse SC swaps out the standard 5.0-litre V8 for a 5.2-litre supercharged V8.

Three key batters are in doubt for the tournament to be played in India and Sri Lanka.

Recent rainfall and inter-dam pumping contribute to slight improvement, but municipality warns severe strain continues.

Ramaphosa said confronting these five challenges was essential to building a ‘resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system’.

As countries push ahead with digital transformation, infrastructure planning is evolving. It is no longer only about connectivity and platforms; it is also about building the skills pipeline that allows citizens and businesses to use technology effectively and securely at scale. In South Africa, the skills-and-infrastructure link is especially real for young people entering the […]

You’d never guess Level’s Lock Pro is smart by looking at it, and that’s my favorite part.

Investec released a report earlier this month, saying Cell C is a good investment and that its share price is likely to rise significantly.

Electricity market liberalisation, new trading rules and grid reform will define renewable energy progress in 2026.

The VW Polo is a staple of the South African auto scene, but its price tag has grown considerably over the last few years.

A major South African airline has halted all flights to one airport until Valentine’s Day.

Motoring retail giant Motus is facing legal action following its decision to retrench dozens of workers in South Africa.

Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.

Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.