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One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.

Amid speculation surrounding Patrice Motsepe’s potential candidacy for the ANC’s top job, mining analyst Peter Major says he has what it takes to save the country’s economic backbone.

Ellis Genge believes bookmakers’ odds and recent results do not reflect Wales’ threat to England in Saturday’s Six Nations game at Twickenham.

Aberdeen are to inspect the Pittodrie pitch at 16:00 GMT to assess whether Wednesday’s Scottish Premiership game against Celtic can go ahead.

Judge Chili said he was not convinced that another court would differ from his holistic approach.

Judge Chili said he was not convinced that another court would differ from his holistic approach.

Judge Olivier adjourned court to tomorrow after arguments; Matthews guilty of Mandy Bailey murder.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.

Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s former ambassador to Washington, is being investigated over claims he leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

The FSCA confirmed that recent data indicates that there is around R90 billion in unclaimed assests owed to South Africans.

Trouble is brewing for teachers and schools in Gauteng as funding cuts could hit around 400 schools across the province. 

That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Malema says the party will prioritise delivering basic services to residents if elected to govern.

Booysen and Cato Manor police were accused of running a death squad.

Gungxe was shot and killed by two unknown assailants on the Cape Flats yesterday afternoon.

India will play England in the final of the Under-19 World Cup after a record-breaking run-chase against Afghanistan in Harare.

It’s the halfway point and Pirates lead the way.

Today’s news wrap.

Great Britain snowboarder Maisie Hill suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a wall of ice during a training session in 2023. Nearly three years on, she says she feels “blessed” as she prepares to be a part of Team GB competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The War Veteran’s Grant is a special type of financial support provided by SASSA to help former soldiers who served their country in specific wars and now need financial assistance. 

Here’s how much you are legally obligated to pay your domestic worker in 2026, according to the new minimum wage increase…

Draft regulations have been published that propose limits for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use in South Africa.

Committee warns of structural collapse risks, non-compliance and staff shortages, saying the hospital should not operate in its current state

Although the US president did not delete any names of countries before he signed Agoa, het can still do it, an economist says.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 5 February 2026.

A perfect and quick meal for South African palates seeking a comforting, yet exciting culinary experience.

“Too many GPUs makes you lazy,” says the French startup’s vice president of science operations, as the company carves out a different path than the major US AI companies.

Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job.

The HONOR X9d 5G Challenge introduced another level of value and peace of mind as premium and purpose were connected in innovative new ways.

While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.