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While they have taken a beating due to the Middle East war, South Africa’s rand and bond market are avoiding the worst effects of the conflict.

In his BBC Sport column, world champion Fabio Wardley says he would like Derek Chisora to retire no matter what happens against Deontay Wilder.

The Kaizer Chiefs Ladies team, launched on Tuesday, will be campaigning in the Gauteng Sasol League, but who are the coaches?

Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock was shot dead in Johannesburg in December last year.

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.

It’s peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world’s most polluted.

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati shares why this moment in AI is unlike any previous wave of technology change – and how business leaders must prepare.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Gethin Jones is a familiar face to millions thanks to his television work, but at the Commonwealth Games he has a wholly different role to play for his native Wales.

The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup – this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

After recently crashing his car, allegedly while driving under the influence, Tiger Woods is stepping away to seek ‘treatment’.

Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain’s friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any employee’s affiliation with a specific...

Oh dear, Postbank SASSA Gold-to-Black card swaps are coming back in April 2026. Here’s how many recipients still need to do the deed …

Heads up, Cape Town: the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway will soon be closing its doors for annual maintenance. Here’s when it will…

Early April Fool’s Day joke? Chicken Licken has ditched a key part of its salty chicken experience – it’s rubber band packaging!

Cape Town’s draft budget could bring rates relief to 60% of households, with wider rebates and lower increases for key services.

The State Department said it had warned the journalist of security risks.

This season will see the introduction of Players of National Interest, a group of Division 1 men’s players identified as part of the national succession pipeline.

Men are striving for the perfect body image and while female body positivity and inclusivity have taken root, men were left adrift.

Eskom last month announced it would implement an 8.76% tariff hike for customers supplied directly by the utility.

Nasdaq-listed Equinix has bought land in Joburg and Cape Town as it looks to capitalise on Africa’s AI boom.

MTN SA’s chief commercial officer explains why the company launched a digital-only network operator brand called Pi.

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Ford has overhauled the Ranger bakkie series in South Africa, with sweeping changes to the lineup.

The government stated that the R3-per-litre fuel tax cut is just the first step in its plan to provide relief to motorists, and that additional measures are on the way.