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The US set its lowest-ever refugee ceiling at 7,500. Then it set a monthly processing target for one country that blows past that number in weeks.

Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

Santaco has announced that taxi fare increases are imminent due to rising fuel prices and escalating operational costs.

Study shows that poor households in the indigent municipal programmes should be getting 200kWh.

The Gauteng Traffic Police is urging bus drivers to take full responsibility for road safety.

Former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the high cost of mobile data remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s meaningful participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, urging governments to treat connectivity affordability as a foundational policy priority. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 in London on […]

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping broadcast newsrooms across Africa, but a critical gap in institutional policy and national regulation is threatening the credibility of the continent’s media landscape, senior editorial and technology leaders warned at an industry webinar last month. The Broadcast Media Africa webinar, titled “Reworking Broadcast Newsroom Operations for the Age...

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.

The president said the U.S. could “take the oil in Iran” and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island’s oil terminal.

The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.

FNB CEO Harry Kellan is taking early retirement, as the FirstRand group looks to simplify its businesses in a large restructuring

Stellenbosch University has informed its Wilgenhof Alumni Association that the current Chair of Council, Nicky Newton-King, will not stand for re-election as Chair or as Council member after her term ends this week.

The MK Party has gazetted its intention to table a Private Members’ Bill in Parliament, seeking to remove the explicit right to self-determination in South Africa.

High Court in an electronic court order uploaded on caselines dismissed the part A application.

The court found that their failure to follow correct legal process rendered the application invalid.

The SACP has decided to contest independently in the upcoming Local Government Elections

The conference failed to proceed after the EC High Court issued an interim order against it.

Hugo Broos is looking at this Kaizer Chiefs star as a potential replacement to Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams.

Teenage Bohemians midfielder Aoibhe Brennan earns her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland in April.

Kenya’s Albert Korir has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned performance-enhancing drug.

Lions cricketer Beyers Swanepoel has come under fire after abruptly leaving the field before the conclusion of the One-Day Cup final.

The University and College Union says the cuts would weaken the university’s appeal to students.

Pikitup rejects claims of an 18-day refuse collection delay in Joburg, insisting the longest disruption recorded was about one week.

Author Rachel Kolisi shared a glimpse into how she and her two kids spent the beginning of their Easter school holidays.

Private talks have broken down, and the high-stakes dispute is now set to be decided in court.

Leader pushes for investment and refugee return during Germany visit, as activists warn against normalising ties amid rights concerns.

Myanmar’s ruling general moves closer to presidency after nomination, as critics warn the shift signals continued military control under civilian guise.

The Department of Basic Education previously identified at least 60 sex offenders working in schools.

Lytania Johnson has been named FNB CEO after Harry Kellan stepped down after just two years in the role.

Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

Samsung explains why Real Quantum Dot technology is the key to choosing a high-performance television.

Cape Canaveral and Titusville, long ghost towns after 1969 moon landing, have witnessed space industry ‘renaissance’

Almost six decades have passed since the space coast of Florida experienced an atmosphere quite like this. On its beaches and in cities, there is an air of anticipation, excitement and anxiety to match the final days of Nasa’s storied Apollo moon program.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured motorists that the government is working on solutions to offset this month’s enormous petrol and diesel price hikes.

The South African agricultural industry is already struggling with diesel shortages as farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest season.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that South Africa is on its way to receiving 8-year driver’s licence cards.

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.