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This comes after Marco Rubio’s intense criticism of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and post-Mandela leadership.

The decadent party season is here — a foolproof excuse for SMag to get the ball rolling on a special upcoming jubilee. Here is a big clue: it’s never a bad idea to party like it’s 2016 and Rihanna just dropped her last album, Anti. Shhh, don’t tell anyone

Mark Fish has thrown his weight behind incumbent Bafana coach Hugo Broos after he named his final Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) squad.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.

Event rallies men and boys to combat GBVF, with Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae attending.

Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane briefs public on Grade 1 and Grade 8 learner placements.

Mnisi says he was unfit to proceed after claims the defence may face probes over a conspiracy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

In a petition to the premier human rights watchdog in the Americas, the first challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats argues that the death was an extrajudicial killing.

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has doubled down on this stance that introducing a wealth tax is not viable in South Africa. 

Kevin Aron explains how governance and affordability will shape SA’s medical schemes.

Over the last three months, Checkers achieved more positive media coverage than its main competitors, Spar, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths.

French arms company Thales and former president Jacob Zuma back in court.

He admitted that he had no authority to conclude an agreement between EMPD and CAT VIP Protection.

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi will continue with his testimony…

His testimony will be followed by that of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

As confirmed, Orlando Pirates star Mbekezeli Mbokazi is joining Chicago Fire in the USA. His agent has revealed there was an offer from Europe.

Here are all the kick off times to note for the Blitzboks’ matches on the opening day of the Cape Town Sevens.

Rory McIlroy describes his one-over par round of 72 at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne as a “rollercoaster”.

A mistake against Siwelele has reignited doubts about Ronwen Williams’ reliability. Should he still start at AFCON?

The future of South Africa’s critically endangered penguins looks brighter, thanks to the introduction of these camera traps.

Head coach Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks have not responded negatively to pressure in the past, and shouldn’t do so again.

“We know what we’re coming up against, a very good side in Marumo Gallants, but the boys, I think, are pretty confident,” said Sibisi.

Parents with incomplete applications are urged to reapply and upload all required documents.

MyBroadband compiled the highest-value transactions for Black Friday 2025 from several major banks.

BYD has launched the Sealion 5 in South Africa – and it’s the country’s most affordable plug-in hybrid EV to date.

Carl Bosma from BDO SA comments on the findings of the company’s global 2025/ 26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey.

The company has been recognised for its achievements in the Top Africa/Middle East Value Added Reseller category, showcasing its leadership within the Sage ecosystem.

Lexus has added a new hybrid model to its flagship SUV series in South Africa.

This newly launched Chinese Adventure SUV sold 545 units in two weeks.

South Africa’s century-old state monopoly on rail is coming to an end.

Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.

Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is “cruel” for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.

Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.