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Washington’s ambassador in Jerusalem reportedly told staff those wishing to leave should do so “today”.

Elon Musk accused Mexico’s president of taking orders from cartel bosses. South Africans watching this play out have seen the script before.

In 2025, South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw a significant 73% growth, driven primarily by used hybrid sales, which accounted for 85% of the NEVs sold and showed a 76% increase from 2024.

The new policy shifts the cost of cables and installation to households

Investigating officer Captain Phaladi Makola will resume on the stand.

Buena Vista Learning Academy was awarded the R3.5-million contract by the City of Ekurhuleni

The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India’s general election, and spent months in jail.

Sweden’s defence minister says there is likely a “strong link” between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

Norwich City striker Josh Sargent completes his move to MLS side Toronto FC in a deal worth more than £20m.

Partick Thistle’s Wyre Stadium at Firhill is chosen to host the KDM Evolution Trophy final between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers live on BBC Alba.

The Proteas have earned the most money of all the teams at the ongoing T20 World Cup. Here’s how much they have banked to date …

In the past 30 years, Orlando Pirates has had some great leaders including Happy Jele, Siyabonga Sangweni and Williams Okpara.

Parents opposing plans told they can home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools

The court of appeal has rejected the latest challenge to the addition of VAT to private school fees, telling parents they have the option to home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools.

The appeal was launched by families and leaders of four independent...

Sne Mseleku took a pregnancy test in the presence of MaCele, which confirmed that she is expecting her third child.

The White House has approved plans to fast track over 4 000 Afrikaner refugee resettlementapplications each month. Here’s how…

“There is no pressure; we have been in this situation before at the beginning of the season,” said Sibisi.

Priced from R750 000, the new derivative includes a comprehensive five-year/100 000km maintenance plan and warranty.

Aucamp says environmental protection and economic development are not at odds

The red tide crisis is unfolding against a broader backdrop of systemic exclusion facing South Africa’s small-scale fishers.

Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across sky

Six planets are set to parade across the sky this weekend in a rare celestial spectacle, experts have said.

For the next few days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at the same time in the night sky – although binoculars or a telescope will be...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.