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The Department’s Provincial Head, has attributed water shortage to a growing population

The remains were handed over from the W Cape to the N Cape through a traditional ceremony

The Miles for Smiles campaign saw endurance runner Patrick Bowman run 100-kilometres over 15 hours.

Saulsville residents are calling for the army to urgently be deployed in the area.

The full scale of the damages to roads and other infrastructure from rain and flooding in the state must still be assessed, Gov Josh Green says.

There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.

The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Sweets from Heaven has all buy disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa, but the brand lives on thanks to popular musician and businessman, Danny K, who has big plans for the brand.

Johannesburg is seeing uncollected garbage piling across the streets amid protests and labour disputes.

Kings Walk will soon open its doors in the East of Pretoria, with the mall set to serve a massively growing area.

South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.

The party says it will use the event to engage with supporters, on socio- economic issues

Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

Italy’s Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive start to the MotoGP season continues with victory in Brazil in a race shortened to 31 laps due to extreme heat.

Brian Brobbey scores in the 90th minute for Sunderland as the Black Cats come from behind to beat rivals Newcastle United 2-1 in the Tyne-wear derby at St James’ Park.

Spurs remain winless in the league since the turn of the year, as Nottingham Forest sail to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ollie Watkins ends his six-game goal drought, as Aston Villa win 2-0 over relegation-threatened West Ham United.

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

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Putting out fires or starting them? Cape Town firefighters had the public drooling after inviting them to rub baby oil on their bodies…

Makazole Mapimpi’s wife Sasha de Sousa was on hand to celebrate his 100th test cap appearance for the Sharks this weekend…

Dumisani Dlamini claims that he was kicked out of Doja Cat’s concert after he purchased tickets to watch the South African performance.

A Cape Town restaurant inspired by the sea has earned global acclaim on TIME’s 2026 list of The World’s Greatest Places.

Arsenal’s failure to win the first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup was a painful blow.

American Bryson DeChambeau won the most money as he also helped the Crushers to the team title.

While the Malian champions claimed victory on the night, Sundowns progressed 3–2 on aggregate.

x Image Source South Africans are feeling the pressure. Fuel prices have climbed repeatedly over the past few years, food inflation has squeezed grocery budgets, and electricity costs continue to rise. For many households, salaries have not kept pace with these increases. As a result, more people are actively searching for smarter ways to stretch […]

Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B