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Construction on the ultra-luxury The Cape Town Edition hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront is progressing well.

Late Hammers comeback forces penalties but Leeds hold nerve to advance

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in almost four decades, while Manchester City take on Southampton.

Leinster turn on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium.

BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato is expected to conduct a walkabout from Monday to Wednesday

Traffic officers have been deployed along the routes.

The crash involved a seven seater SUV with seven occupants and a manganese truck.

The prison has around houses 8000 offenders in a facility with an official bed capacity of 4000

Special forces troops rescued a U.S. Air Force colonel after his plane was shot down Friday over Iran.

In Seville, Spain, the pageantry of centuries-old Holy Week processions continues to attract both the faithful and the curious.

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Woolworths is looking to expand its tuck shop offerings across South Africa following positive reactions to its limited rollout.

On March 31, 2026, South African food manufacturer RCL Foods bought the popular pet food brand Martin and Martin for R695 million.

Estates, complexes and gated communities in South Africa are being warned to be careful about how they collect and handle visitors’ personal information.

Experts from Webber Wentzel have highlighted concerns over technical issues related to the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment.

Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

All the details of this season’s Champions Cup quarter-final line-up.

Callum Pritchard is handed a 12-day ban after misjudging the winning post and easing up his horse with a circuit to run at Plumpton.

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre bogeys the 18th to hold a narrow lead going into round four of the weather-affected Texas Open

Wakefield Trinity keep pace with the top few sides in the Super League table following a comfortable win at Castleford Tigers.

Mama Joy has expressed her annoyance after Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has denied her funding to go to the FIFA World Cup.

Researchers found that heart failure risk from belly fat may be driven by hidden inflammation, even in people with a normal BMI.

A 44-year-old German tourist was safely rescued on Good Friday evening after getting into difficulty while kayaking near the Knysna Heads.

Well-meaning SASSA Happy Easter wishes have recipients fuming after payments were held back till after the long weekend …

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Myeza’s remarks come amid a broader wave of anti-immigration sentiment.

Jared Isaacman says odds of evidence we are not alone are ‘pretty high’ four days after Artemis II rocket lifted off

Nasa’s Orion spaceship four days into Artemis II mission: in pictures

The top official at Nasa says that the chance of alien existence is a factor in how the US space agency plans its missions.

Speaking on Sunday, Nasa administrator Jared Isaacman told CNN’s Meet the Press that...

The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.