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Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

The EFF leader also questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, saying she is ‘old’ and ‘does not have teeth’

The National Farmers’ Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.

Mueller conducted a 22-month investigation that produced indictments against 34 people, including several Trump associates as well as Russian intelligence officers and three Russian companies

President Ramaphosa says those involved in corrupt activities will face consequences.

The forfeited assets include high value properties.

Residents may experience heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds

The R81 road outside Polokwane has been temporarily closed for traffic after an accident.

As tensions between Washington and Havana mount, what is life like for Cubans living through a weekslong oil blockade? NPR’s Adrian Ma speaks to CNN’s Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about life on the island.

The president said ICE would “do security” as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

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.

The building that housed the former “Staatsmuseum” (State Museum) stands empty in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

A decade of subdued growth, infrastructure deterioration, and chronically high unemployment has trapped the province in a cycle of underperformance.

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

Mary Vilakazi, who financed her education through scholarships and a bursary, rose from a township to lead one of Africa’s largest financial institutions by market cap—FirstRand Group.

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

The party held a Sharpeville massacre commemoration event at the Dlomo Dam.

The DA is concerned about the water crisis facing residents of Makana Municipality.

Roma’s Wesley Franca emerges as a target for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea keen on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga while Marcus Rashford faces uncertain Barcelona future.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he is disappointed in his side’s performance against Everton after they “gifted goals” to the opposition.

BBC Sport looks at how Raul Jimenez has become the Premier League penalty king.

Armand Duplantis wins his fourth pole vault world indoor title with a championship record 6.25m clearance at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

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

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

Despite being in police custody, notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has laughed off another death hoax…

Family reunion? Doja Cat’s ‘deadbeat dad’. Dumisani Dlamini was seen at her first-ever concert in South Africa….

Western Cape police have shot down viral social media claims that Joslin Smith’s decomposed remains have been found…

Footage of Justin Timberlake’s field sobriety test and subsequent arrest for driving while intoxicated comes out almost two years after the 2024 incident.

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Duba and Vilakazi hit the net in a 2-0 win.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday 21 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

The local e-hailing service Wanatu wants to expand its target customer base to include more non-Afrikaans speakers.

Claiming from your insurer may become an arduous process, but it doesn’t have to be.

The cars South Africans buy and the cars South Africans want make for two very different lists.

Sedans are not as popular in South Africa as they once were, except in one segment.

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

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.