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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy

The report alleged financial irregularities, as well as governance and leadership failures.

UMP has moved to online lectures after the private accommodation providers halted student transport

The compliance investigation follows a ruling by the Durban High Court on Tuesday

Former Registrar, Professor Steward Mothata has been ordered to apologise to Unisa.

Mette-Marit gives a much-anticipated interview, due to be broadcast on Friday.

Two leading democracy watchdog organizations are releasing studies this week that evaluate the state of American democracy after President Trump’s first year.

NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza’s reconstruction.

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.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Former Andre de Ruyter has warned that Eskom is fully aware that South Africa is heading toward a crisis unless urgent action is taken—and the time to act is now.

Earlier, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya placed Morodi on special leave from work.

Moya says action will be taken against those proven guilty. 

The municipality is currently headed by an ANC led coalition.

The City says it treats matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is investing in a new global chess tour which will launch next year.

Chris Sutton takes on Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus and Genesis Lynea plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures and the Carabao Cup final.

BBC Sport takes a closer look at former England Under-19 captain Harvey Vale following his Republic of Ireland call-up.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi deserves to be in the latest squad despite criticism.

A major IMAX upgrade is coming to a popular Johannesburg mall this year – Here’s what movie-goers can expect…

DJ Black Coffee has responded to social media criticism of him fathering multiple children with different women…

Jojo Robinson surprises her husband with a rented Lamborghini, impressing fans with her creative and stylish gesture.

Red Bull KTM man sixth in the premier class championship after solid start in Thailand.

Maimane spoke out about South Africa’s controversial foreign policy in relation to the war in the Middle East.

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Last year, as FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened ABC over a Jimmy Kimmel monologue, a civil servant overseeing West Coast stations privately pledged support, according to emails obtained by WIRED.

South Africans can face strict penalties for selling petrol and diesel without formal approval.

More than 1,800 Toyota SUVs have been recalled in South Africa.

Motorists in South Africa can waste hundreds of rand in petrol letting the engine run for extended periods.

Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate.

‘People with ADHD are great in a crisis’

Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.