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Van Der Beek’s co-star Busy Philipps urged people to support the actor’s family through an online fundraiser.

After weeks of wet and gloomy conditions, there are finally some changes to the weather as Simon King explains.

The multi-million-rand Lancaster Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is entirely empty after the only store in the mall, Top Deck, closed at the end of 2025.

Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.

Founding Director of  STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.

It’s the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.

This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.

Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

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

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

South Africans who choose to live or work abroad are being entangled by complex bureaucratic processes, and one of the major problems is that their bank accounts are being frozen.

Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Ramaphosa will deliver this year’s State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening

The JSC is set to convene a sitting for consideration of the Tribunal’s report, on 5 March 2026.

Paul O’ Sullivan is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at a future date.

O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

The Super 8 is on the horizon.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has defended Mduduzi Shabalala, urging supporters to stay patient as the young midfielder continues to grow.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are on the brink of the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals. The confirmed squad to face Zamalek in out.

The Premier Soccer League has announced this season’s Nedbank Cup final 16 showdowns, with three amatuer sides still in the mix.

Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loans

Protesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.

The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the...

Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux shared a sneak peek of her custom, second engagement ring, which she co-designed with fiancé Luke Tenoever.

Fans of Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld were left speculating over this particular social media post about Valentine’s Day…

Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.

Romance novelist Nivashni Nair Sukdhev said people want the thrill of love and a deeper kind of love. She unpacks romance here.

Several annual financial statements were submitted late to the Auditor-General which created delays in conducting audits.

Proteas fans aged years as twists piled up, until nerve and daring delivered a heart-stopping T20 win against Afghanistan yesterday.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway.

Eskom’s plan to phase out load reduction by next year is far behind schedule, as the power utility is struggling with resistance against its smart meter rollout project.

In late January a new social media site took a certain corner of the internet by storm. Moltbook was conceived as a space where AI assistants could let off steam, chat and compare notes on their bosses, but it quickly became the focus of breathless claims that the singularity had arrived as the bots started badmouthing their humans and plotting an uprising. So what’s the truth about Moltbook?...

A fine may be the least of your concerns if you are caught exceeding the speed limit in South Africa.

Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.