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Pirates odds-on to earn a routine victory

The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa’s first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

Sundowns return to the top of the table on Friday following their 4-1 win over Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. They lead second-place Orlando Pirates, who are also in action tonight against Golden Arrows, by two points.

Sport, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has rejected football superfan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke’s request for funding to attend the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the US

Northern Cape government given Sol Plaatjie Municipality 14 days to respond to governance concerns.

Inyathelo concerned about the sustainability of South Africa’s healthcare sector, citing funding cut

The Tshwane Metro Police is among three traffic law enforcement agencies under investigation.

Police raided his home in Pretoria and found firearms and ammunition last Thursday.

Cheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”.

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

The judge said the musician’s behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was “aberrant from his normal conduct”.

The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 7 April.

Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks says this is a reckless decision.

Mbalula says that the ANC will hold a special NWC and NEC meeting to discuss this matter.

Mbalula says the party’s mayoral candidate selection process has already opened

ANC’s Fikile Mbalule is leading the annual commemoration anti-apartheid activist Solomon Mahlangu.

League-chasing Soweto giants Orlando Pirates emerge out of the FIFA break with a Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

UP-Tuks will host NWU Eagles in the final at the Tuks Stadium on Monday, 13 April. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00.

It will be Tuks vs NWU in the 2026 Varsity Cup final, and here is the date and kick off time to note for this big battle.

Kaizer Chiefs came from a goal down to produce one of their best performances of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season against Orbit College.

These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the bill

It was the free croissants that gave it away. And the Scandinavian-style furniture. And the tasteful pastel walls. It was different from other nurseries I’d viewed: marginally more expensive, the aesthetic equivalent of a WeWork for toddlers. I was eight months pregnant,...

Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt

When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take long for his phone to start ringing. At 24, he was living with his parents in a small city in the southern Indian state of Odisha and he’d been stuck in...

Mark the following dates and don’t stray far from home, because voter registration 2026 must take place where you reside and plan to vote …

About 250km away from Cape Town the Place of Dreams (POD) awaits parched souls in need of worldly inspiration.

A stranded, spotted gully shark was rescued near Buffels Bay, thanks to the joint efforts of rangers and civilians.

As the Easter long weekend comes to a conclusion, South Africans can find solace in the fact that more public holidays are around the corner.

Bozell’s accreditation comes against the backdrop of strained relations between the US and South Africa.

Only three South Africans are in the field at the Masters tournament this week.

A search has been sanctioned for the chopper.

Strong fields featuring world-class athletes in a range of disciplines have been announced for the inaugural meeting.

Vodacom Business’s Sannesh Beharie and Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton on what’s really holding South African SMEs back digitally.

The African Quantum Consortium says executives must grasp the technology before Q-Day breaks current encryption standards.

The search for an age-verification system that protects user data may begin and end in the EU.

The ChatGPT maker says its rival’s $100-billion lawsuit could cripple its non-profit foundation if it succeeds.

South Africa’s favourite bakkie brands have a new rival.

Petrol attendants earn above the minimum wage in South Africa and often receive tips from motorists.

The new Lepas L4 is one of the most affordable Chinese SUVs in South Africa.

Chinese carmakers have found several ways to lure South African buyers away from legacy brands.

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.