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The FIFA World Cup is upon us, and today marks exactly 104 days before the global showpiece in Mexico, Canada and the US.

South Africa’s richest city is in talks with the National Treasury to address mounting financial troubles ahead of local government elections expected to be the most closely contested in Johannesburg’s history.

The result – in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years – has renewed criticism of Sir Keir’s leadership from Labour MPs.

Buena Vista Learning Academy was awarded the R3.5-million contract by the City of Ekurhuleni

He says it is a necessary step to restore calm in communities where illegal mining and gang violence

The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India’s general election, and spent months in jail.

Sweden’s defence minister says there is likely a “strong link” between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.

Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

Nestlé SA has begun issuing retrenchment notices to more than 400 employees in South Africa as part of a global overhaul, sources say.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

The Commission denied the bid to postpone after lawyer Emmah Magula cited receiving documents late

Springbok Sevens stalwart Impi Visser is back at the helm of the Blitzboks for the HSBC SVNS North American leg.

Georgia Voll struck her second international century as Australia beat India by five wickets in the second ODI to complete the series win with a game to spare.

Saturday’s Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirate could have seven players experiencing the showpiece for the first time.

Wigan Warriors win their opening three Super League games as they look to regain the title they won in 2023 and 2024.

Sne Mseleku took a pregnancy test in the presence of MaCele, which confirmed that she is expecting her third child.

The White House has approved plans to fast track over 4 000 Afrikaner refugee resettlementapplications each month. Here’s how…

Despite the financial hit, these adjustments laid the foundation for a sustainable, customer-focused model.

Diplomatic talks continue, but military deployments signal the US is preparing for possible confrontation.

The company raised too many ‘red flags’ about Baloyi’s company, which should have disqualified it from the bid.

Palo Alto dismissed concerns about tensions between the US and South Africa when promoting its cybersecurity business in the country

Aventon’s latest single-speed hybrid bicycle is light, looks cool, and is the most bikey electric bike on the market right now.

Soweto-based Bopasenatla Secondary School becomes the latest recipient of the Regent Business School’s iLeadLAB.

The Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor is the first cuffless monitor to be cleared by the FDA. It’s discreet, highly accurate, and simple to use

Motorists may be liable for accidents caused by following the instructions of homeless traffic directors.

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.