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Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

While Washington clutches its pearls over elected judges, Mexico is asking the question Pretoria keeps dodging: Who do courts actually serve?

Rory McIlroy says that Luke Donald’s return for a third Ryder Cup as Europe’s captain is a “huge advantage”, and speaks on Jon Rahm’s eligibility for 2027.

A white Polo vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants that fired shots at the taxi.

Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa briefs the media amid the conflict currently on in his country.

by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

Some Cuban-Americans in South Florida are eager for regime change in Cuba and hope the Trump administration will make it happen.

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has expanded to the Indian Ocean, as a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.

A court in Japan has ordered the Unification Church’s local arm dissolved, after it bilked followers for decades. Ties between the church and Japan’s ruling party became a political scandal.

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “about as wrong as things could go” for global oil markets. Iran achieved it not with a naval blockade, but with cheap drones.

The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

South African citizens have been told to evacuate the Middle East, with heavy attacks expected in the coming days.

The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Madisha says Lekota sacrificed a great deal for the liberation of Black people.

General Shibiri has concluded his evidence for the day

He was testifying before the committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration.

Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.

Great Britain’s Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lose 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener in Cortina.

Orlando Pirates tightened their grip on first place in the Betway Premiership after edging Polokwane City 2-1 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald tells BBC Sport about making the decision to lead Europe for a third time and family backing.

England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

Nigerian pastor John Anosike has bragged about ownership of the R135m Good Hope Centre – Here’s what we know about the wealthy ‘man of God’.

Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

Jayden Adams was dismissed early in the second half for a dangerous tackle on Ayabulela Maxwele.

Pirates and Sundowns are tied on 44 points at the top, but the Buccaneers edge the Brazilians on goal difference.

The former senior prosecutor claimed that O’Sullivan gunned for ex-top cop Khomotso Phahlane.

A total of R59 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 March 2026.

Preliminary trials into Zorevunersen find drug to be safe and well tolerated by those with Dravet syndrome

Scientists have hailed a potentially life-changing drug for children with a hard to treat form of epilepsy, after promising early clinical trial results.

Dravet syndrome is a genetic disorder which causes treatment resistant epilepsy and is often accompanied by speech and developmental...

While companies like Anthropic debate limits on military uses of AI, Smack Technologies is training models to plan battlefield operations.

The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.

The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.

Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.