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A scholar transport vehicle in Voslorous, Ekurhuleni, caught fire due to an electrical fault in the engine compartment while transporting two children aged six and ten. The City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services reported no injuries as the driver and passengers escaped safely, despite the vehicle being extensively damaged.

Nedbank warned prospective homeowners to budget beyond monthly bond repayments, since purchasing a home involves significant upfront, ongoing and unexpected costs that can strain finances.

The alleged perpetrator is still at the scene but it is not clear if he is dead or alive.

European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

European leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday night for an emergency meeting on tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and President Trump’s tariff threats.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Alan Leventhal, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, about developments following President Trump’s speech in Davos.

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Group, has installed its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, making it one of the largest private-sector installations in the country.

Clicks has seen its turnover growth slow slightly in the first 20 weeks of the 2026 financial year amid several challenges.

Vukile Property Fund has acquired a huge stake in UK-based Pradera Limited, which owns assets across the UK, Europe, China and the Middle East.

Medicare 24, once linked to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, comes under scrutiny.

WC Premier says they’ve submitted two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Malema supporters expected to attend the court proceedings on Friday.

Patriotic Alliance has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George in WC

Tottenham Hotspur are awaiting on a final diagnosis on Lucas Bergvall’s ankle injury amid early concerns he faces up to three months on the sidelines.

Keep an eye on the SA teams as they are announced for the next round of the URC, with the Sharks and Bulls having revealed strong line-ups.

Bangladesh’s place at next month’s T20 World Cup is in jeopardy after the nation’s cricket board reaffirms its plea to move matches from India to Sri Lanka.

Kaizer Chiefs have updated their list of loaned young players to a total of nine. Most of them have moved to the second division Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.

A major new Afrikaans university campus is taking shape in SA, reflecting growing demand for Afrikaans higher education in the country.

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The municipality said that day zero would disrupt nearly every aspect of daily life, both at home and in the workplace.

South Africa’s creative economy faces collapse as filmmakers, performers and crews prepare mass action.

Afternoons on SABC2 are about to feel warmer, louder, and far more engaging.

A monitoring system alarm forced TEPCO to halt reactor start-up procedures in Niigata.

While Massmart isn’t actively closing Game stores, the retailer has shuttered at least 13 stores in recent years.

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

Until this week, the Cybersecurity Hub, South Africa’s National Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), displayed the emblem of a government department that hasn’t existed for nearly 7 years.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.

Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.