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Ahead of a major petrol price hike in South Africa, diesel demand has surged in Gauteng with motorists bulk buying and long queues forming at one station in Roodepoort, prompting rationing amid fears of shortages

Saulsville residents are calling for the army to urgently be deployed in the area.

The residents say they are excited as sewage spillages posed a health hazard.

Orange Farm residents have called for more collaboration in fighting crime.

The group of people demanded to see two grandsons who had been arrested for alleged rape

The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.

A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.

The BBC’s Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Sweets from Heaven has all buy disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa, but the brand lives on thanks to popular musician and businessman, Danny K, who has big plans for the brand.

Johannesburg is seeing uncollected garbage piling across the streets amid protests and labour disputes.

Kings Walk will soon open its doors in the East of Pretoria, with the mall set to serve a massively growing area.

South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.

The party says it will use the event to engage with supporters, on socio- economic issues

Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

BBC Sport assesses how damaging Leicester’s 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa is for their survival chances in the Women’s Super League.

Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2-0 to Stade Malien but advanced to the CAF Champions League semifinals after winning the first leg 3-0 in Tshwane.

Baroka FC’s move to sign Siphelele Ntshangase did not start with Kaizer Chiefs in the picture, it started with a bold decision and a big spend.

Perhaps Celtic losing to Dundee United shouldn’t have been that surprising. After all, there’s only been one weekend in this astonishing Scottish Premiership season in which the top three have all won.

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

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Dumisani Dlamini claims that he was kicked out of Doja Cat’s concert after he purchased tickets to watch the South African performance.

A Cape Town restaurant inspired by the sea has earned global acclaim on TIME’s 2026 list of The World’s Greatest Places.

Like father, like son? Julius Malema’s son Ratanang is publicly campaigning for youth to vote for the EFF…

Discover romantic day trips in Gauteng that go beyond the usual. From nature escapes to unique experiences, plan your perfect date.

While the Malian champions claimed victory on the night, Sundowns progressed 3–2 on aggregate.

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It should have been obvious from the start that Elon Musk’s Hyperloop was just a boy’s own fantasy and could never work.

Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B