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South Africa’s rand has taken a beating over the past few days, as the US dollar is benefiting from increased uncertainty amid the intensified Middle East conflict.

The Twenty20 semifinal promises to be a competitive shootout between aggressive teams

US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show.

Paul Quinn denies raping a woman in a case that led to one of the “very worst” miscarriages of justice.

Trial delayed after attorney Amanda Nel fell ill during week five cross-exam of Mr X state witness.

Ramaphosa says government is committed to ensuring South Africans who are stranded are brought home.

The party’s founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.

President Trump offers new reasoning for the U.S. attack on Iran. And, results from the first midterm primary of 2026 are in, providing an outlook for the matchups for key Senate seats.

Israel’s military said it had begun a “broad wave of strikes” in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

Israel’s military said it had begun a “broad wave of strikes” in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Nedbank is going big in a deal to buy NCBA, with the Big Four bank drawn to the higher growth rates in Kenya.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a R358.75 million administrative penalty on former Steinhoff executive Stehan Grobler.

Mxolisi Dukwana, described Lekota as a bull terrier in South African politics.

Richard Shibiri accused of meddling in Armand Swart probe over alleged links to Katiso “KT” Molefe.

Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Member of parliament Fadiel Adams is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Captain Harry Brook says England do not need to produce the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup and “unity” has driven the team to the semi-finals.

Galatasaray fans are banned from the club’s Champions League visit to Liverpool after disturbances during their game with Juventus in the previous round.

South Africa have named their starting XI for their T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

A 49-man Springbok group, featuring 11 new faces, kicked off their 2026 programme with a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town.

Exclusive: Survey suggests journalists from minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from influential posts and seen as ‘diversity hires’

Broadcast journalists from ethnic minorities are still locked out of top jobs and face a backlash after being perceived as “diversity hires”, according to a new survey of UK television newsrooms.

While there has been a sustained focus on racial diversity...

DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

Not only is March her birthday month, but it also marks the exciting debut of Precious Kofi’s romantic chapter.

More drama for Musa: EFF leader Julius Malema has served a letter of demand over divorce rumours, threatening R1 million in damages.

In the wake of the Middle East conflict, and if the current ‘massive’ under-recovery in the petrol and diesel price remains … or worsens.

The Springboks are taking part in their first alignment camp of the season in Cape Town this week.

They moved to the UAE expecting a non-stop VIP experience, but instead Dubai’s influencers found themselves under a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones.

In a scramble to get forms, some reportedly camped out outside of Xavier licensing centre in the South of Johannesburg from 4am.

Syria has launched an international tender for a new mobile network operator licence to replace MTN.

A Visa survey has found that 63% of respondents used AI tools for tasks including product research.

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Chery’s premium car brand has achieved a new sales record in South Africa.

The Toyota Hilux has a new sales rival in South Africa.

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.