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Human rights lawyers acting on behalf of more than 450 illegal occupants of the abandoned Melgisedek building near Steve Biko Hospital in Pretoria have indicated they will appeal an eviction order

A new study has warned of a sharp drop in blue crane chicks in Overberg and Swartland

Aspen Pharmacare’s earnings nearly halved in the first half of its 2026 financial year, but the company believes the pains it took will pay off in the second half of the year.

Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya says contractors at site are registered with compensation bodies locally

Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says one rifle, a pistol and explosives were recovered

Tebello Mosikili is giving evidence at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Pretoria Magistrates court postponed the e-hailing murder case to June for further investigation.

The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in India and elsewhere.

The United States evacuated diplomats across the Middle East and shut down some embassies as war with Iran intensified Tuesday while President Trump signaled the conflict could turn into extended war.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

The escalating conflict in the Middle East could present a significant risk to South Africa’s inflation outlook, which could spell bad news for interest rates.

The impact of the United States’ war in Iran on fuel price recoveries has been immediate, with the month starting deep in the red.

ActionSA opposes the decision by eThekwini Municipality to allocate R22 million to statues project

The organisation says that they see it as a victory, as it was a long fight. 

EFF and SACP set to establish task team to participate in preparations for a Conference of the Left

Minister Dean Macpherson says he has authorised court proceedings against three former MKP MPs

On the Monday Night Club, Nedum Onuoha breaks down why some people might find Arsenal’s set-pieces boring too watch.

The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to rethink plans to cut a men’s professional side by Welsh government politicians.

A marathon training block is tough enough. Fasting while preparing to take on the world’s best at the London Marathon is harder still.

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro is enjoying his career in Saudi Arabia, scoring nine goals in as many matches for Al-Adalah.

Well-known polygamist Musa Mseleku posted an exclusive birds-eye footage of his rural homestead in Umzumbe.

Kandi Burruss is going through a divorce with husband of 11 years.

Summer isn’t quite done with Cape Town yet, and temperatures next week are set to rise above 30°C. Which public pools will be open?

The court bid seeks to give the private sector freedom to procure FMD vaccine and administer rollout.

The couple announced their engagement in December last year.

Findings from Sloom’s sleep quality score census reveals that almost 50% of South Africans are unable to sleep because of stress.

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One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

Chery’s newest car brand, iCaur, is gearing up to launch in South Africa with a 4×4 SUV called the V23.

February 2026 was the best sales month for the industry in over a decade.