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Peet and Mel Viljoen are facing imminent deportation from the US after pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated retail theft in Florida.

The rivals will battle it out at FNB Stadium on Sunday in their 185th meeting

Police in Nigeria’s central Benue state said they had rescued 18 passengers abducted from a bus last week, including eight students travelling for university entrance examinations, and arrested seven suspects.

Bill targets land invasion instigators with fines, jail and faster evictions

BMA says it will work with law enforcement agencies to act against officials linked to corruption.

The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond signalling the emergence of formal AI regulation, the Draft Policy introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. The Draft Policy, published by the Minister...

Keabetswe Moroane’s dog attacked Olebogeng Mosime in November 2022.

Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.

A U.S. blockade and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded Gulf aluminum shipments and driven prices to a four-year high, exposing global supply vulnerabilities and deepening trade strain.

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

SARS has updated its systems and calculation methods to allow on-land primary sector diesel users to claim back 100% of the levies on eligible diesel used.

Typical household bills fell by 7% when the new energy cap took effect on 1 April 2026.

MTN has claimed the top spot in MyBroadband Insights’ latest speed test, while Rain is far behind its competitors.

Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

German football journalist Constantin Eckner provides the background on Bournemouth’s incoming head coach Marco Rose.

Wales captain Jac Morgan praised for his “tremendous” man-of-the-match performance for Ospreys just days after the death of his cousin and “best friend”.

The Springboks have never lost in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, winning eight of their nine Tests at this iconic venue.

Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann signs a new two-year contract extension until the end of the 2029 season.

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...

Schools will now begin reviewing applications submitted on time, applying their individual admissions policies.

The public has until 14 May to suggest reforms to the bill.

He said that after his election as DA leader, he went to communities across Gauteng to gauge the issues that ordinary people face daily.

Seeco maintained that his actions were not intended to cause disruption at the club.

The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond signalling the emergence of formal AI regulation, the Draft Policy introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. The Draft Policy, published by the Minister...

One of the compounds resembles a DNA precursor, adding to evidence the Red Planet was once habitable.

AI companies are holding back models that could be used in cyber attacks, instead deploying them to build defence systems.

There’s a lot of love all over the world for GrapheneOS, the gold standard of mobile security. There’s very little love between the two guys at the center of its history.

South Africa’s petrol stations are being charged an additional R9 per-litre by suppliers.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.