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Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a suspect was arrested after an incident in London Road in which a man was found dead.

During Gen Dumisani Khumalo’s testimony before the parliamentary ad hoc committee, EFF president Julius Malema asked why Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri had not been arrested.

Department of Education in Gauteng says its online application system is effective.

Heavy rains continue in Limpopo with residents urged not to cross low lying bridges

Due to runoff of diesel, the fire spread via storm water drains.

Mbaula and Nkomo villages outside Giyani are some of the hardest hit areas.

The nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy appear increasingly smothered a week after authorities shut the country off from the world and escalated a bloody crackdown.

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.

Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

A township shopping mall in Gauteng is set to change hands in a R177 million deal after receiving the green light from South Africa’s Competition Commission.

Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.

South Africans can travel to 101 countries without needing a visa in 2026, marking a decline in global mobility compared to the previous year.

Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Police Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo is giving oral evidence before the AD Hoc Committee.

IFP in KwaZulu-Natal condemns vile and dangerous death threats directed at Premier, Thami Ntuli

Watch this spectacular Tommy Fleetwood putt in Dubai.

New Orlando Pirates signing Andre De Jong has set his sights on helping the Buccaneers end their long wait for league glory.

Birmingham Phoenix sign opening batter Mitch Owen and seamer Lucy Hamilton for the 2026 Hundred season.

Flamengo are exploring the possibility of loaning Lucas Paqueta back to West Ham as they try to sign the Brazil international this month.

Damien Egan, vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, denied entry after opposition from pro-Palestine group and union

Ofsted has launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy, the secondary school criticised for cancelling a visit by a local MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel.

Inspectors arrived at the school on Thursday morning following revelations that its leaders had...

Ofsted is concerned a school “may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit” from a Bristol MP.

The Salt superyacht, valued at over R1 billion, has been spotted docked in Cape Town. Here’s what we know about the vessel and the owner…

A Cape Town TikToker has apologised over her ‘white privilege’ video calling for Robben Island to become a party destination…

A South African retailer known for undercutting supermarkets like Checkers and Pick n Pay, has now launched a nationwide delivery service.

Heavy rains leave nine dead in Limpopo, damage homes, schools, and bridges, as SANDF and officials rescue stranded residents.

Seized rear wheel on Stage 11 sees South African crew lose four hours to slip out of contention.

The Department of Roads and Transport has donated bicycles to Lethulwazi Comprehensive Secondary School.

One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”