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The recently cancelled Cape Town marathon has reminded us what makes South Africa so unique, so special – its people.

The storm, which threatens to dump up to one metre of rain, is moving at a worryingly slow pace.

Austin Reaves poured in 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers win against Sacramento without Luka Doncic and Lebron James.

Fintech leaders Mukuru and JUMO have joined forces to launch Fast Loan, an AI-powered, mobile-first credit solution designed to help millions of South Africans access affordable credit, build formal financial profiles, and reduce financial exclusion. According to TransUnion, an estimated 16.8 million South Africans remain outside the formal credit system. Many of these individuals earn […]

Over R2 billion has been allegedly stolen from the hospital, through corruption.

Sunday marked 11 years since the death of Senzo Meyiwa.

The steam train makes another debut after being out since the 2006 floods.

Milei’s radical spending cuts have won favour with Donald Trump, but also attracted widespread criticism.

President Milei won in key districts in an election widely seen as a referendum on his past two years in office. Trump had appeared to condition billions of dollars in backing on a good showing for Milei.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

While the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) decision to embark on an inclusive robust review of the National Payment System (NPS) to allow non-banks and fintech’s into the ecosystem is a game changer, we must be cautious not to overregulate as this may unintentionally stifle the very innovation we’re trying to unleash.

Hildegard Wilson explains why South Africans should consider investing a portion of their savings offshore.

Pick’n Pay has seen a marked improvement in its bid to return to profit, but warned that it is still some time away from achieving this goal.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Monday, 27 October 2025.

The witness will take the stand at 09:30 as the Commission resumes its public hearings.

Court set to rule on procedural fairness in ActionSA councillors’ dismissal.

The Foundation says some people are claiming to raise money for Zuma’s legal fees.

Albanese highlighted the systemic nature of oppression faced by Palestinians.

Orlando Pirates face Magesi midweek in the Carling Knockout Cup but they could be vulnerable following their heartbreaking CAF exit.

Eddie Jones says the unremitting pressure to win throughout the Rugby World Cup cycle makes the England head coach job the hardest in the sport.

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Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool are struggling this season due to a lack of leadership from senior players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

It is architect David Adjaye’s first major project since the allegations that rocked his firm – a bold museum for Princeton University with exhibits that sneak up on its students. But do the insides match the outsides?

A cluster of serrated concrete bunkers has landed in the heart of Princeton University’s leafy campus in New Jersey, sending tremors through this twee Oxbridge fantasyland of...

Lawsuit against Kamehameha schools by Students for Fair Admissions, a neoconservative non-profit, alleges discrimination against non-Hawaiians

Advocates for a private school system established to educate Native Hawaiians say a new lawsuit targeting the admissions process is an ugly attempt to ignore the wishes of a Hawaiian princess who bequeathed her inheritance to secure a brighter future for...

A US congressional committee is pushing for Prince Andrew to testify about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, as the case heats up.

Latest research explains why November 2025 SASSA Child Support Grants are insufficient to support the nutritional needs of children …

Monique Muller, the former partner of Katlego Maboe, has been arrested in connection with the alleged possession of an illegal firearm.

We compared annual fuel costs for the best-selling cars in South Africa to comparable hybrid electric vehicles.

Pick n Pay’s online sales growth was driven by online delivery platform Asap! and groceries on Mr D.

Mix zero trust with intelligent automation, integrated collaboration and smart systems to create an infrastructure that inspires hybrid work, says Dimitri Denissiouk, MD at IBA South Africa.

More than 100 workloads had to move to AWS Cloud without any impact on the country’s critical payments systems.

Pair new additions both have the same engines and the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Season finale at Zwartkops saw periods of red flags, numerous accidents and close, hard racing.

As with the Toyota Tundra, both GMC models are converted and marketed without the direct support from parent company, General Motors.