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Sizwe Dhlomo publicly mocked The Kiffness’ claim that he lost a R500,000 brand campaign after defending Charlie Kirk, sparking debate.

Study covering 854 European cities finds that officially reported heat deaths remain ‘significantly underestimated’.

British rock band Coldplay may make a sensational return to South Africa in 2027, marking their first tour in the country since 2011.

Winger Lamine Yamal is not part of Barcelona’s squad for their Champions League match at Newcastle United on Thursday.

Three suspects are accused of stealing $580 000 from Phala Phala farm in Bela Bela.

CPF’s Norman Jantjes says they have noticed an increase in coordinated attacks.

The learner says fellow learners and the principal were mocking her.

A German national under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was freed from prison Wednesday after serving a sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

For NPR’s Word of the Week, we’re getting hot: During the Ottoman Empire, people used devices called “zarfs” to hold their coffee cups. Here’s what to know about this word’s history.

President Trump is in the U.K. Wednesday for a rare second state visit that will include pageantry, policy and protests.

China manufactures about one third of everything made in the world, and its industrial power is still expanding. Economist Dan Wang talks about the implications of its growth.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank

National Treasury has outlined the significant VAT changes contained in the draft Tax Laws Amendment Bill as well as its plans to modernise South Africa’s VAT regime.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Inflation has ticked downwards in South Africa in August, surprising against market and economist expectations of a small lift.

The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement

Thapelo Matlala is accused of corruption and interfering in supply chain processes.

Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.

The release of an alleged drunk driver who crashed into several cars on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg, allegedly assaulted a traffic officer and was arrested after a high-speed car chase on Sunday is a “slap in the face for justice”, says Siboniso Duma.

Orlando Pirates have received a huge offer of well over R20 million from Europe for Relebohile Mofokeng. Here is the latest.

Wales record try scorer Rhys Williams is disappointed at the way he was treated in the lead-up to announcing his retirement from rugby league.

Cheslin Kolbe weaved his magic in scoring a brace of tries in South Africa’s record-breaking win over New Zealand last Saturday.

Veteran fullback Willie le Roux left out of 33-man squad for Argentina Tests in major Springbok selection talking point.

Sizwe Dhlomo publicly scoffs as The Kiffness claims he lost a R500,000 brand campaign after defending Charlie Kirk, sparking debate.

A man appeared before the Worcester Magistrate’s Court this week for the illegal possession of abalone and other marine life.

Nandipha Magudumana’s husband Mkhuseli Magudumana has commented on her alleged affair with convicted criminal Thabo Bester…

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Layla says the incident is yet another example of her “bad luck” as she is always the one to experience mishaps.

Metrofile has announced a deal that would see it join the companies delisting from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Deputy minister Nomalungelo Gina has outlined SA’s hydrogen and sustainable fuel priorities at two high-level gatherings in Japan this week.

Zero Carbon Charge has firmed up R100-million in new funding as it prepares to roll out off-grid EV charging stations.

The company joins the mission as a support partner and connectivity provider along the challenging route.

Newly uncovered report alleges the Touareg will become part of the ID range as the third combustion nameplate after the Polo and Golf to be reimagined as an EV.

Scenic route features rugged mountain passes, river crossings and historic ox-wagon trails.

If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.