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The Springboks and the Barbarians are preparing to add another chapter to one of international rugby’s most evenly contested rivalries when they meet later this month in Gqeberha.

Suspects appeared in a Mozambican court over the murder of Mossel Bay couple Dina and Ernst Mara.

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the initiative also strengthens regional cooperation.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

The U.S. military said that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.

The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

Day 112 of the Madlanga Commission Of Inquiry, the Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face a decision on whether they will be part of the 2030 Winter Olympics.

The historic rivalry between South Africa and the Barbarians remains one of the most evenly contested fixtures in international rugby.

Orlando Pirates are reportedly siging another player. The deal for Golden Arrows playmaker Siyanda Ndlovu now understood to be all but completed.

World Rugby have announced a ‘landmark agreement’ related to Africa and the coverage of the next two Rugby World Cups.

One of Cape Town’s busiest shopping destinations, the Golden Acre Shopping Centre, is undergoing a major transformation.

Average property prices in a number of Cape Town’s luxury suburbs have more than doubled over the past five years.

Donavan Don has replaced Dewald Human in the squad after Human sustained a knee injury in Spain last week.

Fire killed 21 at New Delhi hotel with one exit, poor ventilation. Victims include African medical tourists. Inquiry launched into norms.

Award-winning singer Makhadzi has spoken out after fierce backlash over her comments.

The picture across the six major dams in the system is largely positive, with most facilities recording week-on-week gains.

‘Comedyhacker’ Tobias Schroedel used AI to clone MC Clement Manyathela.

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration  with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), today announced an expansion of their collaboration to help customers strengthen defense-in-depth strategies for customers.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.