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Last year’s record heat led to prolonged droughts and extreme floods across the globe.

Videos show the aftermath of Israeli strikes near two of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals.

Starmer, who hopes the visit will lead to deeper economic ties, is likely to press the president on Ukraine and Israel.

Government warns of disruptions as nationwide strikes set to shutdown schools, pharmacies and transport.

Molefe and three co-accused face charges related to the murders of DJ Sumbody and DJ Vintos.

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber answered oral questions in Parliament on Wednesday.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has broken down the state’s plan to fix South Africa’s ailing metros.

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has taken up a new role consulting for renewable energy companies, while maintaining itinerant positions as a teacher and researcher.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is reportedly planning to cut as many as 680 jobs and shut some plants in South Africa, joining a slew of international companies trimming operations in the country.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into the criminal underworld continues.

The Commission was set up to probe allegations that senior SAPS officials are involved in corruption

SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Masemola will co-operate with the commission if he is needed.

The party says for over two decades, the ANC has been refusing to reconfigure the alliance.

Son Heung-min scores his first Major League Soccer hat-trick as Los Angeles FC win 4-1 at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Wayde van Niekerk said he was grateful just to be competing at the World Athletics Championships after injury derailed his career.

Katie Taylor has been named ‘Champion in Recess’ by the WBC after informing the sanctioning body she plans to take some time away from the sport.

It’s again a choice between Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland, and facing Arsenal means the Norwegian misses out.

Since our last survey, we find more columnists, podcasters and executives are from privileged backgrounds. That’s too narrow a segment of society

The Sutton Trust has researched the educational backgrounds of Britain’s most influential people – and in one sector in particular, that should ring alarm bells. It seems clear that the British media has a social mobility problem. And despite some...

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation eased to 3.3% in August 2025, offering some relief to consumers facing economic pressure.

The Kiffness said he lost a R500K campaign after defending Charlie Kirk.

Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says the utility always had an ace up its sleeve to prevent a total blackout.

Brands that plan early don’t just secure the best placements – they set the tone for South African shoppers and lead the conversation.

Cybersmart has launched South Africa’s first managed Proxmox backup service with Hexion Cloud Storage.

Nelson Mandela University unites with Google.org to introduce seminars to boost students’ cyber security and artificial intelligence skills.

All-paw gripping model not only feels plush for its price tag, but adds an eventual, strong pulling Cummins diesel engine to its resume.

As with the previous Duster, the new Pick-Up will only be sold as a Dacia in Romania and no other market or under the Renault name.

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.