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In Mpumalanga, 40 pupils were hospitalized after a suspected food poisoning incident linked to Krunchy Nax snacks.

After returning to the top of the Betway Premiership standings following a comfortable 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists this is not really a comfortable position to be in at this stage of the season.

Zothwane feels fatigue is starting to creep in now for his side.

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala and others back in court, on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: “I don’t think President Trump … understood what he was getting into.”

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

One of South Africa’s major cities risks becoming a ghost town as it continues to lose thousands of jobs due to pressure on the automotive sector.

Founded in 2012, AlphaESS has expanded its business across more than 130 countries and regions, establishing itself as a global leader in energy storage solutions.

The Iran war led to the largest outflow from South Africa’s bond market in six years, while South Africa’s stock benchmark has declined 10% since late February.

Minister Macpherson says government plans to dispose over 1 600 state owned properties to cut costs

TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators continues.

Mkhwanazi, who was the first witness to testify before the committee, will also be the last.

Witness G handles informers who are believed to include political middleman Brown Mogotsi.

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly going all out to try and audaciously sign former Orlando Pirates star Mohau Nkota.

BBC Sport’s Umir Irfan looks at why Liverpool have struggled to replicate last season’s title-winning form.

Former NHL forward Chase Pearson, who swears by egg yolk hair treatments, aims to help deliver Challenge Cup glory for Nottingham Panthers on Wednesday night.

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his “last football game” with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to “fight” to regain fitness.

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?

By Aida Edemariam. Read by Lucy Scott

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The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that a viral TikTok advert by Shoprite Checkers for its Checkers Sixty60 service is misleading.

Calls from all sides are growing to reverse 2026 fuel levy increases, as record fuel price hikes loom in April. Here’s the latest …

Demi-Leigh detailed how careful husband Tim Tebow was when bringing their baby girl home for the first time: ‘the slowest I saw Tim drive.’

Adding to his collection: Andile Mpisane – the son of MaMkhize – showed off his rare, Louis Vuitton designer jacket on his 25th birthday…

“It’s more comfortable than yesterday because Orlando Pirates were one point ahead,” Cardoso said.

Sars said illicit economic activity linked to customs and tax systems undermines economic growth, job creation and fair competition.

The driver failed to comply with the lawful instruction and sped off.

“Things were blown completely out of proportion,” said Mokwena.

A major milestone in South Africa’s digital transformation was reached today with the official launch of the Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT). This “moonshot” initiative is housed in a dedicated 10-storey,   10,065 m2 campus at 56 Main Street, Marshalltown, which has been donated to the Institute by renowned South African tech pioneers and philanthropists, David and Tracey […]

Zimi and Charge Holdings have signed a deal to support electric freight operations along the N3 highway.

iOCO has made its first acquisition in eight years and wants to become a serial acquirer again.

South African businesses are entering a new era of tax compliance as the SA Revenue Service steadily modernises its tax ecosystem. They will be compelled to work on upgraded eFiling and e@syFile platforms, use e-invoicing and e-reporting as their standard, and align with SARS’ modernisation of the VAT system. These changes are not yet mandatory, […]

The Road Traffic Management Corporation is urging motorists to renew their expired licence cards before the Easter weekend.

The car industry has warned that the “Detroit” of South Africa will soon become a ghost town if urgent steps aren’t taken to save local car factories.

South African motorists have an alternative to paying higher fuel costs next month – but it’s not free.

There are important regulations to be aware of if you plan on buying large amounts of fuel before next month’s price hikes.

Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.