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While the Afrikaaner-only town, Orania, frequently draws headlines, political analyst Dr Frans Cronje argues that gated residential estates are the real separatist movement.

The latest episode of SL Cabinet is packed with some of the most explosive political developments of the week — and if you’re looking to stay informed, this is an episode you don’t want to skip.

Pressure is increasing on manager Thomas Frank to improve Tottenham’s home form. But why are they struggling on their own turf?

ANCWL led a march to offices of Limpopo police demanding harsher sentences for GBV perpetrators.

Zweli Mkhize says declining voter interest is driven by people’s daily hardships.

The Motsepe Foundation says it is all systems go for the annual National Day of Prayer.

Tembe died this week, after he was found unresponsive in his home.

At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.

The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Senegal’s prime minister and Nigeria’s former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

South Africa is a country and an economy that has failed to live up to the expectations of 20 years ago.

Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

This compares the cost of driving vs flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban over Christmas 2025.

About 6,000 plans are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant’s global fleet.

This stems from the 2022 criminal complaint about the stolen dollars at Phala Phala.

MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night.

MKP says Zuma-Sambudla wants to shift focus on ensuring safe return of the 19 SA men in Ukraine.

Senthumule says Gen. Mkhwanazi should’ve been the first person to be informed of PKTT disbandment

Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan is aiming to be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after being sidelined by a hip injury.

Kaizer Chiefs FC will be without a number of key players for today’s crunch clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Palmeiras versus Flamengo has become South America’s biggest game, as the pair meet in Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final.

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is readmitted to hospital as he recovers from being shot in the abdomen.

Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an update on her life, following their split.

Majid Jordan and Gunna will be coming to South Africa this January to perform at the Milk + Cookies Festival along with other artists.

Checkers is rooting for another sweet Springboks victory against their final opponents for the year – Wales…

An Afrikaner ‘refugee’ questioned if they are permitted to return to SA on vacation after fleeing the country as a result of ‘persecution’.

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“We cannot lose games, absolutely — that is the truth,” City manager Guardiola said on Friday.

Ntsindiso Mphakathi (second) and Gerda Steyn (third) were the first SA men and women across the line.

“I knew him for a long time (before signing him) and I knew how he could evolve and change the team,” said Arteta.

These rumbly motor-powered sex toys—for all bodies and genders—promise good vibes for all.

DStv has announced four pop-up channels, free package upgrades, and price reductions on decoders.

The crypto market is also experiencing renewed optimism, with Ethereum surging past $3,000. This increase follows the anticipated new Fusaka upgrade. The uptick has fostered a slight bullish mood among traders, who expect a potential price increase, as with the previous upgrades.  Binance Coin is also on the rise, trading near $900. On the other […]

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Airlines across the world cancelled hundreds of flights and scrambled to adjust schedules, as a major Airbus software glitch threatened to derail a crucial holiday travel season. 

Nearly half of all the Toyota passenger cars sold in South Africa are not Toyota models.

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.