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Showmax subscribers have been offered a DStv Stream deal as the streaming platform prepares to shut down for good.

Extreme heat is no longer a future problem. A major new report warns it is intensifying inequality, illness and climate vulnerability across Southern Africa and the worst-hit are often those least able to escape it

The corporation also says it is “doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC”.

Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

Two other people were critically injured and taken to the FH Odendaal Hospital in Mokopane.

Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the “months ahead may not be easy” amid the global effects of the war.

President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Just as South Africans sucked up a record petrol and diesel price hike on Wednesday, fuel recovery data for the start of the new month shows an even bigger blow is to come.

Collections is usually seen as the point of failure, but it’s not where the problem starts.

South Africans will have to pay up to R600 more per tank in April compared to last month as a result of record price hikes in fuel.

The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

The overflowing pipeline of talent in South African rugby has once again come to the fore as two players have opted to head abroad.

Capetonians were left stunned on Tuesday after a Durbanville-based bicycle shop was targeted in a brazen armed robbery shortly after opening.

Bafana Bafana have learned the identity of their Group A opponents for FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico, Czech Republic and South Korea.

Stuart McCloskey says he hopes Zebre’s Simone Gesi “doesn’t get banned for any length of time” following his red card in Ulster’s 28-12 United Rugby Championship win over the Italian club.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Ever wondered where the Easter Bunny comes from? And what’s with all the eggs? The story behind them is much more interesting than you think.

Television and radio personality Felix Hlophe ushered in a new era for his acclaimed breakfast show on Gagasi FM today.

“It’s all about focusing on our next game and doing our best,” said Rayners.

The announcement comes just days after she revealed a new album.

TV and radio personality Anele Mdoda was among those who reacted to the announcement.

Business and diplomatic relations between the Trump administration and South Africa have been marked by high tension.

These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

Putting together a relaxing backyard retreat is not always as simple as you might think.

A damning Auditor-General report has laid bare structural rot in South Africa’s public sector IT systems.

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South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.

Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.

The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.