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Analysts say the race is between President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika.

The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has begun construction on its long-awaited R20 billion Granger Bay expansion.

US tariffs of 50% on India have hit textile sector hard with orders stalled and businesses asked to absorb some tariffs.

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

Manamela briefed the media in Pretoria on the state of readiness for the 2026 academic year.

Chief Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

Sibusiso Zitha admitted he stabbed his partner multiple times in front of their 10-year-old daughter

Concerned parents shut down the Poseidon Primary School on Monday in protest over the water outage.

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

President Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.

Marco Rubio was a guest of honour at contentious tunnel excavated under Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

Positive progress towards pay equality has been made, but concerning gaps remain, according to the 2024 ADP Global Workforce View survey.

Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

For many South Africans, selecting a medical aid can feel overwhelming – with too many plans, too much jargon, and too little time.

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

The Minister announced on Friday last week that BMIT had been appointed.

MK Party is set to challenge the legality of the commission before the High Court in Pretoria.

Dortley is on the comeback trail.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

Kaizer Chiefs can go top of the Betway Premiership tonight if they beat Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium, kick-off is at 19:30.

Rachaad White scores a touchdown with six seconds remaining as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Houston Texans 20-19.

Gary Kirsten was a top international player and coach but rates his work in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha as one of the highlights of his cricketing career

Photographs by Chris de Beer-Procter

It’s just after 3pm on a Friday and 22-year-old Sinelethu Yaso is in her happy place. Her spotless cricket whites pop against the synthetic green turf, while the upbeat rhythms of kwaito music waft on the...

Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at Westminster

Parents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England took their fight to parliament on Monday, where the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, warned the prime minister: “Get this wrong and you are out.”

Up to 700 parents, many carrying colourful,...

Schools in South Africa have a bullying crisis. Here are the steps you can take to stop bullying in its tracks.

Outspoken muso The Kiffness claims he lost a half a million business deal over his support of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk.

‘The journey of self-acceptance has been an incredible life lesson,” Siphelo Bayana opens up about his engagement and sexuality.

The event was held at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Bhala made history as the first African solo photographer to exhibit at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Married at First Sight SA has been screened for 11 weeks on Showmax, and each episode brings even more emotion and drama. The series follows four couples navigating married life in real time.

The couple announced their engagement in June this year after rekindling their romance.

MultiChoice has begun a significant restructuring as it starts to execute several transactions to facilitate French media giant Group Canal+’s acquisition of the company.

Naspers has declared and finalised a five-for-one share split, saying the move will make the stock more accessible to investors.

As an official licensee of the UEFA Champions League, Vodafone will launch the Champions Travel eSIM to deliver enhanced connectivity to football fans.

The pieces are finally moving into place for one of the most significant media deals in South African corporate history.

SX completes the roll-out of P300 derivatives, though without the new turbodiesel engine and minus a number of features to reduces costs.

Being loaded with a pair of wine barrels as its first task proved easy, though a bigger job lies and wait.

Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.

Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.