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Runner Tayla Kavanagh is relishing the opportunity of taking on the best at her first road race of the season, the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K on March 1.

A dam disaster is never only about water levels. In Cape Town, overflowing dams became a warning about climate extremes.

Bioactive ingredients have emerged as possible factors that cut nerve cell inflammation

The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.

Alleged hitman Armindo Pacula withdraws bail bid, seeks plea deal with the state.

Residents of Melville, Brixton protest water cuts and poor communication from authorities.

Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

The latest Braai Index for January 2026 shows both a month-on-month and year-on-year increase in the cost of hosting a braai, with economists warning that meat prices are set to keep climbing.

Absa has announced a host of leadership changes, which Group CEO Kenn Fihla is confident will improve governance frameworks.

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South Africa’s capital Pretoria, commercial hub Johannesburg and tourism mecca Cape Town all experienced water shortages this week, highlighting ongoing challenges with the nation’s frayed infrastructure.

The party’s regional secretary said should it be forced into a coalition following the local government elections, with a majority, it would demand the mayoral chain

O’Sullivan has been called to the committee to answer to allegations that among others

Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Great Britain’s Jack Pinnington Jones claims the biggest win of his career as he stuns world number 20 Flavio Cobolli at the Dallas Open.

Malica Malherbe became the first Team SA athlete to take to competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday.

The Stormers have reportedly lured a former forward back to Cape Town as he looks to bolster their depth and revive his Springbok ambitions.

Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support

Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.

Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds

Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.

Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...

The king of petty accepts his ‘Nobel Prize’ for Beef with grace.

American singer Jacquees has revealed plans for a concert in South Africa, after putting out a call for models in Johannesburg.

Fans are impressed by Rachel Kolisi’s confidence in her latest ‘Get Ready With Me’ video on TikTok, as she gears up for tour.

The group were arrested for their alleged involvement in the recruitment of young people to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Priced at R389 900, this city car is hard to ignore if you are shopping for a safe, economical and budget friendly option.

Late bloomers generally do better in the long run.

As Solana struggles to regain momentum, analysts are rethinking short-term upside across the altcoin market. This Solana price prediction explores why fading SOL strength is pushing experts toward Remittix instead. With RTX accelerating adoption, listings and real-world payments utility, some believe Remittix could deliver a 50x move before the end of March while Solana searches […]

Paramount Skydance made enhancements to its hostile offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, addressing some of the company’s concerns in an effort to thwart a rival deal with Netflix Inc.

Bitcoin price prediction headlines dominated crypto news this week. Global analysts reacted to sharp macro signals, rising liquidity and new payment technology entering the market. Traders watched volatility return while payment-focused blockchain systems quietly moved toward real-world adoption.  One PayFi platform in particular kept surfacing in market conversations due to rapid product...

Meili Logistics has been accused of inflating customs duties on AliExpress, Temu, and Shein orders and pocketing the difference between what shoppers pay and what is actually due to Sars.

GWM has lifted the covers off the limited edition Haval Jolion Pro.

Demand for South Africa’s most-popular 7-seaters is higher than ever.

The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.

Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.