South Africa defends naval drills with Russia, Iran and China as ‘essential’
China and Iran deployed destroyer warships.
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Gayton McKenzie denies censoring South African artwork about Gaza genocide
The sports, arts and culture minister claimed he pulled the South African exhibition because it was being used by a foreign country to send a message about Gaza
Mahindra debuts new 24-hour WhatsApp-based response system
New initiative is said to reduce waiting times by putting customers in direct contact with head office.
DA accuses City Power of targeting Joburg residents with solar power
City Power announced that customers with solar installations will be converted to postpaid billing accounts
‘A new start like a new year’: Bulls coach hopes regular Bok availability will turn tide in 2026
“Nobody can foresee the future, where you will be after a certain number of games. And nobody wants a losing streak. I wasn’t hoping for that…”
Foreign national arrested for possession of explosives near Beitbridge border
The suspect was caught after two men carrying large bags were spotted by SANDF soldiers at 11pm
Bad weather in Amsterdam forces Cheetahs game to be moved to new venue
The match will also kickoff earlier and with no fans in the ground.
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors – and hits skepticism
Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil industry rests on shaky economic and strategic ground
The man turning Kempton Park into a wonderland of hats
Kempton Park hatter Phillip Botha’s bold pieces are breath-taking and he breathes creativity in many ways. He believes love conquers all, too.
Fires still raging in Western and Eastern Cape as weather service warns of more blazes
The Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape and the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape are worst affected areas at the moment
ANC ‘must address cadre-deployment in January 8 Statement’
The party’s reaction follows a recent controversial Facebook post.
Success for Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa after Dakar week 1
Rally now takes in its traditional Saturday rest day before returning to action on Sunday.
Pietersen: Young Sharks have ‘more than enough experience’ to handle star-studded Sale
Pietersen left out 13 Springboks who played in their URC derby against the Lions last weekend.
Should customers or banks carry the burden of cybercrime?
You can educate banking customers all you want, but there are times that they will not be able to protect themselves
Morocco, Senegal march on to AFCON semis
Hosts Morocco beat Cameroon while Senegal took down ten-man Mali.
Court postpones Ethiopian national’s kidnapping case after Mulbarton rescue
A 47-year-old man faces 12 kidnapping charges after police rescued young adults found walking half-naked in Mulbarton.
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Suspect killed in Libode shootout with police
Police say officers acted in self-defence after a suspect opened fire during a vehicle interception on the R61 outside Libode.
Sundowns snap up Saleng in surprise transfer
‘Masandawana, meet our latest arrival, Monnapule Saleng,’ said Sundowns on social media.