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Armand Duplantis breaks the men’s pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing 6.30m attempt after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Armand Duplantis soars to his 14th world record as the Swedish superstar continues his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title.

England surpass their own best winning streak across men’s and women’s international rugby union by recording a 31st successive victory.

“She went into labour and gave birth on the side of the road while trying to find help.”

The Act introduces e-hailing services as a recognised mode of public transport.

The witness, who can’t be identified, says he is the one who facilitated the sale and hid the money

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

Tension has been running high between the two countries since the US deployed war ships to the South Caribbean.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

The rand hit recent highs against the US dollar on Monday (15 September) as prospects for interest rate cuts in the United States sent investors pouring into emerging market bonds.

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform’ s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo believes that a lower inflation target has the potential to lower social unrest in South Africa.

Chief Simphiwe Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip in the Umgeni municipality, Nhlalayenza Zuma

Ramaphosa says the plan is core in addressing service delivery failures.

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula’s comments come as Joburg residents have been battling water shortages

The bill would auto-register 16-year-olds, who must then confirm their address before voting

GB’s Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr and Neil Gourley qualify for the the men’s 1500m finals while USA’s Olympic Champion Cole Hocker is disqualified at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The Springbok Women will arrive back in South Africa on six different flights on Tuesday and Wednesday from the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber signs a contract extension to remain at the province until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.

Fara Williams and Rehanne Skinner analyse Sam Kerr’s performance against Aston Villa after the striker scored on her return following 20 months on the sidelines with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Flying soon? A physiotherapist has revealed why crossing your legs when seated on a plane isn’t the best idea…

Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) teams responded to an emergency call from three stranded German tourists on Table Mountain.

Television’s biggest night has delivered a memorable evening of wins, upsets, and historical moments at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Accomplice or innocent bystander? Here’s what Nandipha Magudumana’s father Zolile Sekeleni had to say about his dealings with Thabo Bester.

The couple announced their engagement in June this year after rekindling their romance.

The play exposes the tactics traffickers use, while empowering pupils to spot red flags and protect themselves.

Television’s best and brightest gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the industry’s premier awards gala.

Jeremy Loops stepped onto the Corona Sunsets stage at Casa Linga in Muldersdrift this weekend and greeted the crowd with a booming “Heita”. The audience erupted, returning the greeting with South African pride.

A major South African ISP has blamed inconsistent communication from Telkom’s wholesale fixed-line division for abrupt cutoffs of some DSL customers.

The Competition Commission’s Hardin Ratshisusu has warned that getting AI regulation wrong could stifle innovation.

Africa’s digital transformation demands immediate cybersecurity. Rapid7 are Trinexia builds scalable defences.

Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.

In the latest callback, 5 676 Rangers in four countries are being summoned.

Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.

The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.

Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.