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South African discount retailer Pepkor reported a 12.9% rise in first-quarter revenue to R29.9 billion on Monday, as its financial services revenue surged by 47.6%.

The NSRI rescue craft conducted surface water search efforts in and beyond the surf zone

The three children aged between seven and fifteen years were hacked to death

Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a regional war if the U.S. attacks.

After President Trump sent an armada to the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned a U.S. attack would spark regional war. The International Crisis Group’s Ali Vaez talks about what’s next.

Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

Sentiment among South African manufacturers climbed to a three-month high in January, driven by improving local demand.

Shoprite has opened hundreds of new stores across South Africa in the last 12 months, with over 50 of its new standalone branded stores launching as early as 2023.

When Mpho Phakedi walks into a room, he brings with him the weight of history, not just his own, but that of an entire movement that dared to dream beyond the dust and danger of the mines.

Ballistic expert Laurance Makgotloe says no AK47 cartridges were found at Armand Swart crime scene

Bitou Municipality internal committee set to investigate Nokuzola Kolwapi’s shooting incident

It was announced that the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens will be reclassified as peace officers.

The commission is probing claims of political Interference, corruption in the justice system.

Here is a reminder of all the Proteas’ fixtures in the T20 World Cup as South Africa go in search of a historic title.

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will compete for the Super Bowl title on 8 February (23:30 GMT).

With confidence restored after recent success, Dewald Brevis could hold the key to the Proteas’ T20 World Cup ambitions.

Seventeen Scottish athletes, across four different sports, will be part of Team GB’s 53-strong delegation for this month’s Winter Olympics in Italy.

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

The changes will raise the...

Bulls player Willie Le Roux has been dishing out clapbacks to his critics, whilst vacationing in the Syechelles with his wife…

Love is in bloom this February. Discover the perfect flowers to give that special someone on Valentine’s Day!

A zero-tolerance drunk driving law in South Africa, many point out, will have a potentially devastating impact on the hospitality industry …

The HONOR X9d raises the bar on durability and display, levelling up on the proven popularity of the ‘Unbreakable Series’.

‘It’s just a matter of finding the right fit for him where he will play regularly,’ a source close to the player said.

VW enthusiasts tell us what makes SA Campfest the biggest aftermarket Volkswagen car show in Africa.

Sassa dismissed social media claims suggesting that more foreign nationals have become eligible for the SRD grant.

A prominent logistics expert and former Transnet senior manager has warned against rolling out Gautrain services in parallel with the Metrorail, which is proving far more effective at mobilising South Africa’s workforce.

The countries that will benefit most from digital assets will be those that regulate them clearly, fairly and with confidence.

Imagine walking into your local store and paying with a cryptocurrency that always equals one rand — no wild swings, no speculation, just self‑sovereign certainty. A digital token that settles faster than today’s banking rails and at a fraction of the cost. That’s the promise of stablecoins — digital assets built for stability in a […]

South Africa’s new and pre-owned car markets reported sales not seen since before the pandemic.

Ford has launched an extra long wheelbase version of the popular Transit in South Africa.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.