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Bafana Bafana fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup face strict border controls, regional security risks and harsh environmental conditions.

PSL grants teams R2.5m every month, while second-tier outfits only pocket R750,000 allowances

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Government spends approximately R800-million annually on suspended public servants.

Residents in Ga-Mabuela Village continue searching for a missing two-year-old girl…

Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project in partnership with Huawei and a coalition of ecosystem partners, marking what officials describe as a significant step toward inclusive digital transformation in Kenya and the wider African region. The project was unveiled at the 15th Connected […]

The African Energy Week Conference will host its first dedicated artificial intelligence and data centre track when it takes place in Cape Town from Oct. 12 to 16, as organizers seek to attract investment and tie Africa’s energy build-out to the demands of the digital economy. The new track, organized by the African Energy Chamber, […]

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Three South African business schools ranked among the top 100 in the world, placing Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town on the map.

Clicks has opened the third UniCare 24/7, as the group looks to open new types of stores across the country.

The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft

Pule Mabe is accused of fraud, theft and money laundering.

ANC in Mangaung awaiting direction from higher structures after regional conference was nullified.

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic agrees to become the new Athletic Club coach on a two-year contract.

Mark Chapman, Charlie Adam, Shay Given and Rory Smith discuss Manchester City’s 3-3 draw at Everton, focusing on how dropped points could impact their Premier League title challenge.

Orlando Pirates’ 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign takes them to Athlone Stadium next as they prepare to take on Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday.

Two well-known local rugby players from the Western Cape have appeared in court this week to face four counts of rape.

His brilliant effort against AmaZulu in a 3-0 win on April 18 took home the Goal of the Month award.

Adams said he did not understand why the police had invested so many resources to secure his arrest.

Three schools in the Ekurhuleni municipality were confirmed to have gone months without electricity in the past three years.

Kia has set-out its plans for South Africa by confirming six models from now until the end of the year….

Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.

The host of Chicken Shop Date joined WIRED’s Big Interview podcast to talk about turning down bad deals, beating the algorithm, and the importance of being over-prepared.

Armed with some Python and a white-hot sense of injustice, one medical student spent six months trying to figure out whether an algorithm trashed his job application.

Marsh on why physical damage from cyberattacks is one of South Africa’s biggest uninsured liabilities.

The Kia Carens is the Korean automakers newest seven-seater SUV.

GWM South Africa has, for the moment, not approved the Hi4-T for the local market under the P300 banner.

South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.

Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue