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“Iran will decide the right of passage” through the crucial shipping route, Ebrahim Azizi tells the BBC’s Lyse Doucet.

Arsenal’s lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years.

Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory – but must prove they are not ‘nearly men’ after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Mkhwanazi was arrested on Saturday by the SAPS Madlanga Task Team.

Daphney Manamela claimed that among the cases Cele interfered with was the murder of Hillary Gardee.

In Australia, children under the age of 16 are banned from using social platforms such as Instagram.

Interested parties are encouraged to use the additional time to engage meaningfully with the draft

The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a “gravy plane” and “out of touch”.

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Taxpayers living in this semi-arid municipality earn more on average than anywhere else in South Africa.

US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal.

The South African Reserve Bank’s future interest rate decisions depend heavily on the outcome of the war in Iran.

Despite some positive sentiment towards the country in recent months, South Africans who choose to stay make smart financial decisions to protect themselves and their families.

Steenberg says his mayoral campaign will be launched ahead of the local government election

The complaint on this matter was submitted to the Public in October 2023.

Shinga was found guilty of misconduct and gross insubordination by the partys disciplinary committee

The party has instructed regional, branch committees across the SA to convene meetings on Sunday.

Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, while Paris St-Germain hold talks with Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli.

Bayern Munich come from behind to secure a 4-2 victory against Stuttgart and win their 35th German Bundesliga title with four games to spare.

Scrolling further down the table, the Europa League and Europa Conference League spots are anyone’s guess.

Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan admits there is a sense of “relief” after his side secured a 0-27 to 2-14 victory over Cavan to reach the Ulster Championship semi-finals.

Higher nutritional standards are a good idea. But ministers, like hungry pupils, must avoid looking for ‘grab-and-go’ fixes

For growing children, lunchtime is a vital moment in every day. Full-time education is demanding. Afternoon lessons only work because they come after a break – and food. And children, like adults, often mind a great deal about what they eat. So school menus are...

A UCT student has dropped the remix of a clip of EFF MP Naledi Chirwa chanting ‘Voetsek’ in support of Julius Malema.

‘Our dignity is not for sale’: Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has clapped back at Elon Musk’s bid to bring Starlink to South Africa…

South African comedian Leon Schuster – known for films like ‘You Must Be Joking’, and ‘Oh Schuks’, shared another sombre health update…

Cape Town’s water outages this week: See all the affected suburbs, shut-off times, low-pressure zones and impacted streets.

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Pep Guardiola’s men close to within three points of the leaders and have a game in hand.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 20 April 2026.

Besides hybrid options, South African car buyers have several fuel-efficient compact SUVs to choose from.

For the same price of a new and much smaller sedan, you can be large and in charge.

Kia’s premium double-cab bakkie has finally landed in South Africa.

Hyundai is selling cars on WhatsApp in South Africa.

BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.