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Geordin Hill-Lewis seeks to stay on as the mayor of Cape Town rather than take a portfolio in the national cabinet should he win the party’s leadership race in April.

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has dismissed Suleiman Carrim’s application to testify in camera

The cause of the fire is unknown and the South African Police Service is investigating. 

The employees were in two cars carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, ‘smart’ police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

City Lodge Hotel Newtown in Johannesburg is scheduled to close at the end of March 2026, and the lease, which terminates at the end of May 2026, will not be renewed.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning about severe thunderstorms expected to hit large parts of South Africa.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a “stop gap measure”.

The Commission is hearing an application from Sulliman Carrim for his evidence to be held in camera

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Ramaphosa is expected to speak at the event at the request of the Jackson family.

ANC MP, Xola Nqola and EFF leader Julius Malema were among those who did not accept his apology.

Rassie Erasmus has spoken glowingly of the potential and talent of the 11 uncapped players called up to the first Springbok camp of the year.

Benni McCarthy has opened up about the events leading to his controversial exclusion from Bafana Bafana’s 2010 World Cup squad.

The FA Cup fifth round starts on Friday as Wolves host Liverpool at Molineux Stadium.

The penultimate round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with France able to secure back-to-back titles against Scotland on Saturday.

Adam Tickell, of University of Birmingham, says money is loaned to people who ‘are not really capable of graduating’

A leading vice-chancellor has questioned whether students without A-levels should be eligible for government-backed student loans, as part of an effort to solve England’s university funding crisis.

Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham, said universities...

Athlete and Olympic Gold medalist Caster Semenya is bringing more than athleticism to the competition – she is all heart and head, as well as fun.

In honour of International Women’s Day, Mattel has launched a Barbie doll collection depicting renowned female icons.

Relief for SA’s small-scale fishers as government increases linefish quotas and extends the lobster season following appeals.

Street lights that offer free WiFi? Find out more about the high-tech “Smart Poles” in Joburg that are boosting connectivity and safety…

The Springbok coach also said it was exciting to work with several young players, who he believes have potential to become Boks one day.

Cape Town will see light rain and cool temperatures on Saturday, but conditions are expected to improve significantly on Sunday.

Van Wyk joined Ried from Stellenbosch FC in 2024.

Commission has advised suspected owners to park on a flat surface so as to avoid the vehicle rolling forwards or backwards.

Women’s sleep apnea symptoms differ from men’s and can often be confused with hormonal shifts. Researchers are working to close the detection gap.

Cheap semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help millions with diabetes and obesity in 160 countries

Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic could be made for just $3 a month, according to new analysis, potentially making the treatment available to millions in poorer countries as patents expire.

More than a billion people live with obesity worldwide, with rates rising fast in...

From helium extraction in Qatar to shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, the semiconductor industry depends on fragile links across the Gulf. Escalation could ripple through global chip production.

Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a three-time Top Employer and consistent top-ranked participant in the prestigious global...

A recall has been issued for over 25,000 VW Polo Vivo units in South Africa over defective handbrakes.

South Africa’s finance minister warned that petrol prices could take a further knock if the war in Iran continues.

South Africans looking to ditch hatchbacks for bakkies have many options in the same price range.

Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together.

New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).