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Should a bid succeed, hosting the Olympics would cap an era of major sporting events on South African soil.

Grant Hunter, 34, shot Marc Webley at the Anchor Inn in Granton on New Year’s Eve 2023.

Corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s presidency, Kyiv’s global reputation and its battlefield chances, experts say.

Two suspects in Westbury shooting face added firearm charges; case delayed for ID parade.

A former police officer was experiencing problems and acted on a traditional healer’s instructions.

Accused number five Fisokuhle Ntuli alleges that prison officials assaulted him.

Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security.

Iran is suffering its worst drought in decades, brought on by lack of rain, government mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure. The government warns it may have to evacuate its capital, Tehran.

Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor.

Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike’s political stature.

SARS is setting its sights squarely on the illicit economy in South Africa, which it says has grown to staggering levels.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he would close the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) if it were up to him.

Norfund has acquired a R1.3 billion stake in Mulilo Energy, which is chaired by former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer.

Cell C wants to raise R6.5 billion through the sales of its shares ahead of its planned listing on the JSE.

The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and interference.

Mkhwanazi is at the centre of allegations of infiltration of criminal syndicates within the metro.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee hears testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde.

England are always looking at ways they can gain an advantage for their players as prepare to try to win the World Cup and now they have turned to fluorescent red ‘mind-altering’ shoes as tool to help them do that.

Stormers flank Ben-Jason Dixon will start his first Springbok test in nearly a year.

The NBA has big plans to hit Europe with its own European league, but its current proposals have been divisive across the sport

England batter Jonny Bairstow says England must ‘front up early’ and ‘get on the front foot’ if they’re to beat Australia and retain the Ashes down under – something they haven’t done since 2011.

University of Tokyo scientists uncover how DNA damage links hair greying and cancer risk, and why grey hair may protect you.

An X post by the Institute o Race Relations (IRR) has received backlash. Here’s what they said about the Springbok star…

The inaugural edition of the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025, powered by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, and supported by Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, VISA, and Telcoin, successfully brought togethermore than 300 high-level leaders from across Africa and beyond to explore how stablecoins can […]

The rand and South African shares and bonds extended their rally on Thursday as investors cheered signs of fiscal discipline.

Hisense SA proudly announces the opening of its very first premium brand store in the country this November, located at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town.

From long-lasting everyday staples to toe-friendly blister busters, here are the best WIRED-tested socks to tackle every run.

Epic journey to 2 876km summit shows EVs can tackle toughest terrain in the eland.

GWM gives SUV “fresh energy” by virtue of various styling and tech upgrades.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.

At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England.

The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday’s strike by resident doctors.