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Siyabonga Ngezana was a key member of the Bafana Bafana squad during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers but he will not go to North America.

The National Orders is underway at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

In tennis, clay has a reputation for being one of the harder surfaces to play on. But a few pros shared some of their tips for staying sharp.

A 90-year-old Palestinian man in Gaza says his life has never felt safe as he recalls displacements and wars

Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, driving job creation, innovation, and growth across industries. But in today’s environment, running a business is not just about growth – it’s about navigating pressure.

The National Department of Health says the latest ruling by the Constitutional Court, axing the state’s “Certificate of Need”, has nothing to do with the NHI.

The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

A country has issued an evacuation notice for its people in South Africa amid escalating safety concerns.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

A date with destiny.

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.

It’s not a simple as it sounds.

Everything you need to know about Oleksandr Usyk’s world title defence against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday.

Holding a flashcard for chemistry or further maths fills me with a unique kind of horror. Does anyone really understand this?

There’s a chart doing the rounds on social media, ranking philosophers by how punk they are. Hobbes and Heidegger, it says, are “basically a cop”; while for Dionysus the Renegade, Marx and Parmenide, it declares: “They’re not punk, punk is them.” I have no...

The SRD grant is a monthly payment administered by SASSA to assist unemployed and financially vulnerable people in South Africa.

Katleho Moahloli has nothing to show after the R18m inheritance his grandfather left for him and his mother was squandered on gambling and wasteful spending.

Dis-Chem has responded to anti-Palestine and misogynistic comments made by Mark Saltzman, the son of the founders of the company.

Zozi Tunzi’s appointment reflects the growing stature of Miss Universe Zimbabwe and signals organisers’ ambition to deliver a world-class production.

The rainy weather is likely to affect traffic conditions, with motorists urged to take precautions on the province’s roads.

A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than 55 million euros ($64 million) wrongly collected in a dispute over her 2011 taxes, according to a ruling seen on Monday.

The used-car dealer turns to artificial intelligence and data analytics as Chinese car brands squeeze margins.

The hedge fund billionaire turned gubernatorial candidate wants to tax California’s ultrawealthy, regulate AI, and keep Silicon Valley happy at the same time. Good luck with that.

Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the information you need at a glance.

At the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg, Huawei will argue that as AI moves from experimentation to production, companies must focus on governance, security and operational accountability.