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Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel’s military says.

Embattled Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane has been fired by the ANC after he was recorded offering opposition councillors R200,000 to gang up on the ANC, his own party, in the coming elections.

The two perished when flames engulfed their home in the early hours of Saturday. 

Mamabolo says about 80% of the readiness for the upcoming elections is concluded.  

Muzi Chirwa says the allegations are concerning and need to investigated properly.  

In 2026, if you’re not accurate locally, you’re basically invisible everywhere. Caitlyn Greve, Digital Co-Ordinator from Sauce Advertising shares her two cents on how brands can update their marketing system for the AI era. If you’re a marketing decision-maker, you need to hear this: brands aren’t just losing clicks – they’re losing eligibility. As we all […]

The EU’s top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.

The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the countries remain uncertain. And, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve faces a tough confirmation hearing today.

The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

Property experts have reported that the property market in a small town is experiencing significant growth, driven by families of children attending prestigious schools in the town.

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The SIU has successfully secured a court order to freeze a businessman’s assets worth R76.5 million.

Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

Orlando Pirates are linked with Bohlale Ngwato, Siyanda Ndlovu and Ayabulela Maxwele as the club quietly prepares for a possible attacking rebuild.

Flyweight Rose Namajunas calls on the UFC to introduce sterner penalties on fighters for eye pokes, whether they are inflicted deliberately or not.

Norway will not host international swimming as long as athletes from Russia and Belarus area allowed to to compete.

SA is set for a blockbuster weekend as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs renew their rivalry in the second Soweto derby of the season.

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...

A man on a bicycle was breathalyzed in KZN during a weekend crackdown as officials warned that drunk riding is illegal too.

Felicia Mabuza Suttle is a vibrant 75-year-old and her husband is right there with her.

Shakshouka Bake is a delicious twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish, combining vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients in a convenient baked form.

The number of youths buying houses has declined from 72 000 in 2014 to 47 000 in 2025.

The SIU said it intends to approach the Special Tribunal to have the irregular contracts reviewed and set aside.

Despite being hit by weeks of US and Israeli bombing before a temporary ceasefire was declared, Iran has so far refused trump’s conditions.

Use of the illicit drug has plummeted in recent years among gen Zers, compared with their parents’ generation

Ever since cocaine first emerged as a popular party drug via the shores of Miami in the early 1970s, use of the stimulant has been inextricably entwined with the very essence of capitalist excess and what it is to be American: brash, bombastic and brazen.

The wide-scale use of cocaine...

Two South African technology startups—Loop and Vambo AI—have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an exceptionally competitive pool of nearly 2,600 applications, these innovators are part of a final pan-African group of 15 companies. With an acceptance rate of less than 1%, their selection highlights […]

MTN and Cell C share co-leadership in South Africa’s overall mobile ranking, with MTN posting the highest Download speed (Mb/s) at 41.3 Mbps and Cell C maintaining the best Latency (ms) for the fifth consecutive year. Download speeds progressed across all operators in the overall ranking this year, reflecting a broad-based improvement in network infrastructure […]

Mahindra has confirmed to TopAuto that it is looking to bring at least two electric cars to South Africa in the near future.

BMW and BMW Motorrad have unveiled ultra-exclusive new versions of the brand’s most popular performance cars and motorbikes.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.