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The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester.

Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.

Five died in Ballito, Durban and another three, in Umdoni in fire incidents, in KwaZulu-Natal,

The Presidency says the escalation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.

Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s darkest chapters.

It’s reported that one child survived the shack fire ordeal, in Ballito.

The supreme leader of Iran embraced hardline policies against increasing pressure for reform.

The excess of politicians’ children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

What are people in Iran saying about today’s attacks by the U.S. and Israel? We hear from people on the ground who experienced the event as it unfolded.

What will negotiations look like in the weeks after the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran? Robert Malley — who was a lead negotiator on the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal — offers some insight.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

New data shows that this small Eastern Cape town recorded one of the highest numbers of sales in 2025. 

Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran.

The Greengate Lifestyle Centre is under construction and is a key part of the Mooikloof Smart City.

While the national rollout of the AARTO system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear.

The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.

The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.

Harry Kane scores two second-half goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling match and move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Ospreys scored a pair of late tries as they earned victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.

Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday’s action.

The education secretary wants a fairer system and the Tories have leapt in with their own plan – but why now?

For anyone who attended university in England in the last 15 or so years, the idea of student loans feeling like some sort of debt trap is hardly news. But three weeks ago, when the journalist Oli Dugmore discussed this on the BBC’s Question Time, it felt like a moment.

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It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...

Canvassing votes at the Soweto Derby? Helen Zille – the DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate – celebrated Orlando Pirates victory with soccer fans.

A Nigerian family, whose asylum bid and appeal was denied in Ireland, will be deported to South Africa. Here’s why…

‘There is no genocide in South Africa’: Several US TikTokers have slammed news their country will increase the intake of Afrikaner refugees.

EFF leader Julius Malema seemingly shut down rumours of a divorce after he was seen all smiles with his wife Mantwa at the Soweto Derby…

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Ramaphosa also questioned whether the US and Israeli strikes on Iran were permitted under international law

WIRED has reviewed hundreds of posts on X that promote misleading claims about the locations and scale of the attack.

Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase more than previously anticipated this March.

Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.

With 107kW of power on tap from the 1 300cc boxer engine, you’ll never run out of power.

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.