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US President Donald Trump says he does not care if Iran take part in this summer’s 2026 World Cup.

Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.

A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took “secret and unauthorised profits”.

A “clear win” was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine – and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease

This was revealed the release of the crime statistics for the province for third quarter

The department is stepping up efforts to combat rising childhood obesity.

Two people sustained serious injuries, while four others survived.

Iran’s supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

Tensions in Lebanon are soaring as Hezbollah renews its attacks on Israel.

President Trump took questions publicly for the first time since striking Iran as violence continues to unfold in the region.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil prices continued to surge.

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.

Ramaphosa says the focus must shift to encouraging investment and economic growth

General Mosikili has not been able to confirm the infiltration of SAPS by drug cartels.

ANC’s Bhengu says despite their March deadline, there will be an exception for challenged provinces

Senzo Mchunu ordered Fannie Masemola to act on Dec 31, 2025 directive. per ministry order.

Wolves manager Rob Edwards praises his sides commitment to improvement, but insists they’re not thinking about staying in the Premier League, despite beating Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux to give them back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.

Andre scores a 94th minute winner as bottom club Wolves beat Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux to secure just their third win in the Premier League this season.

Everton put two past bottom-of-the-table Burnley to win 2-0 and secure their first home victory of 2026.

Habib Diarra scores the only goal from the penalty spot to give Sunderland a 1-0 win against Leeds at Elland Road in the Premier League.

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...

Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

Cape Town officials have thanked residents for the recent drop in demand, however, the window to avoid water restrictions is narrowing.

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The result continues to pile the pressure on Chiefs co-head coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

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Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social about Iran echoed a conspiracy theory that has been circulating online for years.

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A major political party is pushing for a price cap on airline tickets in South Africa.

One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.