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With restaurants in five countries, including South Africa, the UAE and the UK, Natasha Sideris and her restaurant brand, Tashas, are taking the world by storm.

Leeds visit West Ham on Sunday in the FA Cup quarter-finals but both are also in a relegation scrap. Would you risk safety for glory?

Joburg cracks down on state entities as unpaid municipal bills soar

As troops join the anti-crime effort in major cities, Cape Flats community leaders describe how more and more children are being induced or coerced into joining gangs

Motorists and pedestrians along the R71 have been urged to be cautious.

The wedding ceremony to take place at church’s headquarters in Zuurbekom on Sunday.

NUSA says the event was a ceremony where they pray for rain and good harvest.

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen – until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual.

When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 5 April 2026.

A recent High Court judgment serves as a notable warning for anyone buying or selling property in South Africa.

A growing number of skilled South Africans are returning home after building careers overseas in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK).

Accountancy firm Brand Finance recently published a report listing South Africa’s top 100 brands in 2026, with Africa’s largest mobile network operator MTN maintaining its position as South Africa’s most valuable brand.

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

The controversial decision-making at the end of the Stormers’ game against Toulon on Saturday has left the referee facing fierce criticism.

Lauren Price retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision in Cardiff.

Claressa Shields challenges Lauren Price to a match after White retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena.

Chelsea seek defender from partner club, Inter target Spurs goalkeeper and Liverpool look to add to defensive ranks, plus more.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

Joburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene – once dubbed ‘Sushi King’ – accused Helen Zille of being ‘unhygienic’ after she swam in a pothole.

Controversial author Jackie Phamotse says she is ready to “live boldly” again after completing her two-year house arrest.

South African media personality Olwethu Leshabane proudly announced her new career path as a doula at a maternity clinic in Johannesburg.

Harold Finch is a reclusive billionaire who built a system known only as the Machine.

Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to “show what we are made of” after their shock 2-1 defeat against second tier Southampton…

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There was not much separating the teams in a clash played in heavy rain.

South Africa’s 5G coverage has surged to 58% nationally but rural areas are being left far behind, Icasa data shows.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.

An airport in South Africa has been named the best airport on the continent for the 11th year in a row.

South Africa is home to some top-notch hot hatches.

Tesla was set to launch in South Africa this year, but ongoing tensions have put these plans on hold.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.