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US Department of State says it supports the UK’s decision to ‘proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago’.

Desperate young jobseekers hope to work for SANDF

As Khoisan praise singer Ria Reen ushered in President Cyril Ramaphosa at the state of the nation address (Sona), her role carried profound relevance.

Orlando Pirates utility attacker Andre de Jong has laid bare his desire to impress in big games against Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, saying that will improve his chances of making the New Zealand World Cup squad.

The learner died after a goalpost fell on him while he was playing on the school’s soccer field.

Sibiya has been accused of moving dockets from KwaZulu-Natal to the national office in Pretoria

Authorities are racing to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Mossel Bay area.

The students have called for an academic boycott until their demands are met. 

José Jerí is the third consecutive president to be ousted and the country’s seventh since 2016.

Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.

Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America’s interests for her to be a success

Kerstin G’s boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.

The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.

Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

Radzilani emphasised the need for accountability in the projects to rebuild public infrastructure.

EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League, Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai, Nick Woltemade is eyeing a move back to the Bundesliga, plus more.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is “happy” to interact with fans but there are times where he has felt “exposed” and “not very comfortable”.

JJapan’s Ami Nakai leads the women’s singles figure skating competition after the short program at the Winter Olympics.

Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card – and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans – to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk.

Some universities and colleges have taken action involving faculty or affiliates named in the documents. We want to hear about what’s happening where you study or work

As fallout from the large release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein continues, a handful of US universities have taken action against faculty or affiliates named in the files.

At some campuses, professors have been placed...

‘Another great tree has fallen,’ says The Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Less than a week after the principal of Roedean resigned, the board’s chairperson has now stepped down, citing safety concerns…

Nigerian immigrant Isaac Satlat illegally utilised the profile of another Bolt driver, the e-hailing app has confirmed in a statement…

Ever thought you are eating dinner too early or too late? Find out what a new study showed about your dinner time and health.

Economist Dawie Roodt argues ideological resistance to private sector participation is holding back reform.

Securing water systems strengthens the economy, protects human dignity, and ensures climate resilience.

From cannonballs to bubble buttons and cheesy snacks, hot pools expose humanity’s chaotic, silly, and endearing tendencies in full display.

R64 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 17 February 2026.

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.

These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.