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Lydenburg, now called Mashishing, is set to receive a new pre-primary to Grade 12 private school, a potential boost town’s economic revival amid pressures on its mining-dependent economy.

Nedbank is set to take a hit after the disposal of its stake in Nigerian-based Ecobank, with an up to 55% decrease in earnings expected.

Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

If you have ever attended a SA wedding and didn’t dance to O Nketsang, did they even get married?

Matlala is accused of attempted murder of among others his former girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane.

Bongani Ntanzi and his four co-accused are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.

Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

South African parents have always judged schools on reputation, results, and tradition. But the world learners will graduate into is not traditional.

SARS’ R15 billion shortfall in tax debt collections likely means that the taxman will be coming after taxpayers even harder.

A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption in the justice system.

Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.

R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on the West Indies in their next T20 World Cup clash on Thursday.

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British singer and songwriter Ella Mai, known for her hit ‘Boo’d Up’ is coming to South Africa for a two-night concert this April.

Musa Mseleku and fans of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are eagerly awaiting to hear more details about Lwandle Mseleku’s pregnancy news.

The City of Cape Town has shared updated projections, warning the next three months will be critical for the city’s water security.

The new US ambassador’s mission is a test of whether Washington can bend SA’s sovereign legal stance to suit its geopolitical calculus.

NGOs report mentally ill, unemployed, and impoverished residents increasingly left without shelters, food, or support across the city.

While there are fewer men living with HIV than women, data shows that more men die of Aids.

The budget avoided sweeping tax hikes or large-scale populist spending promises.

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Sunrise is a majestic spectacle – but we should be grateful for the miles of vacuum between us and the star

Dawn on a still morning is a majestic spectacle, as sunlight spills silently across the landscape and the Earth gradually emerges from darkness. Sunrise has inspired countless pieces of music striving to express this soundless experience in audible form. But if we could actually hear the...

South Africa does not conduct its own safety tests for new vehicles, leaving consumers at the mercy of manufacturer marketing claims.

The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.