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John Steenhuisen, outgoing DA leader, announced he will step down from the party’s leadership race to focus on his role as minister of agriculture, particularly tackling the foot and mouth outbreak

Sipho Chaine, one of Orlando Pirates’ standout players this season, has now engraved his name in the PSL history books.

The former Rivonia headquarters of the corrupt VBS Mutual Bank is set to go under the hammer later this month.

The Health Department says over 800 malaria cases have been recorded in Limpopo since last April.

Researchers say they’ve developed a 3D printer capable of constructing a 40sqm house in 8 hours

Eleven people died when the Toyota Quantum taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck.

They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.

The Winter Olympics brings hundreds of the world’s best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across two and a half weeks. Here’s how to follow along.

As the United States considers possible military action against Iran, it’s also weighing another military move — withdrawing the last U.S. forces from Syria.

As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and global allies have pledged millions more in assistance, but diplomatic roadblocks and aid obstructions are hindering progress.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The headquarters of the collapsed South African bank, VBS Mutual Bank, will be officially going under the hammer this month, with the auctioneers hoping to recover as much as it can for creditors.

Floods to the east and droughts to the west as South Africa classifies yet another national disaster, calling for all organs of state to take action.

Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.

Witness F is giving evidence at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

The DA won a seat from the ANC in Langeberg Ward four by-election.

EFF leader Julius Malema addresses the media on the outcomes of the EFF meeting at the weekend.

Zuma and Thales failed to convince the court that another court would come to a different conclusion

Brian Sorensen, who took charge in 2022, is sacked with Everton fourth from bottom of the Women’s Super League.

Jess Fishlock says she is “fleshing out the details” over a potential role with Wales following her retirement from international football.

John Virgo looks back at introducing a then 16-year-old Ronnie O’Sullivan on the BBC TV show Big Break.

It is a matter of when, not if, Gregor Brown becomes a cornerstone of Scotland’s forward pack, writes Tom English.

Draft regulations have been published that propose limits for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use in South Africa.

ICE in? Gayton McKenzie has backed US President Donald Trump’s administration, including the recent violent clashes with immigrants.

On Tuesday, Witness F denied having introduced Sibiya and Matlala.

‘Let’s see if he makes it for the weekend and that’s what we’re trying to work on,’ he said.

Ramaphosa says traditional construction methods may no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and increasing urban pressures.

Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.

From Heated Rivalry stars to the event’s iconic venues, here’s what you should be looking out for at the Winter Olympics 2026 opening and closing ceremonies.

From maple syrup packets to a latex pillow, these are his personal essentials that bring a taste of Vermont to Milan.

LSD Open shows how experience-based acceleration breaks cloud migration deadlock through rapid execution.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for South Africa’s cheapest hatchback.

Citroën has updated the affordable C3 crossover for South Africa.

A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.