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Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief has denied any involvement in the kidnapping and attacks on his subordinate.

Experts say South Africa’s contradictory approach to drugs — treating addiction as both a disease and a crime — is fuelling a worsening crisis in places like Westbury, where illicit drugs plague the community

A church elder is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Soweto on Good Friday.

Police believe the incident may have been a targeted killing.

North-West businessman, was hospitalised on Monday after allegedly suffering a heart attack.

Lucky Maduna stabbed and killed his wife with a broken beer bottle at a local tavern.

The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an “already fragile ceasefire”.

An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they’ve become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest millionaire towns, as residents refuse to accept collapsing service delivery and leadership instability.

The IMF’s latest economic outlook for South Africa has axed the country’s growth prospects for 2026, warning that things could get much worse if the Middle East war continues and dominoes start to fall.

The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

The recommendation will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa who will have the final say.

Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has highlighted further racial abuse he has received this season.

Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the “pinnacle” of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this weekend.

Mark Alexander was the only nomination for the role of president of SARU when the deadline for nominations for a four-year term closed.

UP-Tuks secured their record sixth Varsity Cup title with a dominant victory over NWU Eagles in the 2026 final.

ETV’s new drama series ‘Emzini’, which boasts a star-studded cast, gets off on an intriguing start as the storyline has viewers in suspense.

In the icy Atlantic waters between Robben Island and Blouberg, endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy completed a feat no woman had achieved before.

The City of Cape Town has announced the temporary closure of the Jeep Track at Lion’s Head to allow for essential maintenance work.

Science confirms what our language has always known: the gut and the brain are deeply, biologically connected. Here’s what the research says – and how to take care of your ‘second brain’ for better mood, energy and overall health.

The vocalist says she spent seven days in the ICU.

For South African households, one of the most immediate impacts of the conflict will be rising food prices.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 15 April 2026.

Deal, subject to regulatory approval, would give Bezos firm access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites

Amazon said on Tuesday it would acquire a satellite company in an $11.57bn deal, bolstering its own fledgling space business as it looks to take on Elon Musk-led bigger rival Starlink.

The deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites, boosting the tech...

GoPro announced a new cinema-focused series of action cameras with 8K video, better low light performance, and the ability to use Micro Four Thirds lenses.

Telkom is targeting start-ups and seasonal operators with a prepaid fibre product running on Openserve’s footprint.

Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.

The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.