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Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at The Masters after an angry gesture at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.

Bobby Blanco is living his best TV life, and he’s not holding back. The media personality is now the face of She Is DJ on SABC 1, a docu-reality series that’ll give viewers a front-row seat to the daily grind, beats, and glow-ups of 13 of the country’s ho

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed justice Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi and justice Katharine Savage as judges of the Constitutional Court.

Serious crime has continued unabated on the Cape Flats despite the deployment of SANDF members.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

While fewer businesses are being liquidated in South Africa, there are still signs of increased strain across businesses in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed plans to boost America’s corporate presence in SA.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 10 April.

A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Gauteng DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Sisisi Tolashe is accused of failing to disclose donations of two Chinese cars to ANCWL.

The South African Communist Party has decided to contest Local Government Elections independently.

The new witness is expected to testify on alleged corruption in the City of Tshwane.

These two former Orlando Pirates stars are are poised, primed and ready to represent Bafana Bafana at FIFA World Cup 2026.

Fly-half Sam Costelow will miss the rest of Scarlets’ season after ankle surgery and faces a race to be fit for Wales’ Nations Championship campaign in July.

Hearts host Motherwell, Celtic welcome St Mirren and Rangers travel to Falkirk in the latest instalment of the fascinating Scottish Premiership title race.

Kaizer Chiefs have been urged to sign Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro, but doubts remain over whether he’ll return to SA.

Celebrity designer Hangwani Nengovhela from Rubicon has been ordered by the SIU to repay the R2,7 million that she blew in 2 months.

The famed ‘Queen Mary 2’ cruise liner is entering the last leg of a massive world voyage, and she’s next bound for Cape Town.

The appointments follow the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviews held in October 2025.

Wynberg also take on Rondebosch, Paarl Boys High face Oakdale and Outeniqua host Boland Landbou.

It’s unclear what grievances the truck driver had that led to the blockade.

Third place would guarantee Chiefs CAF Confederation Cup qualification.

Researcher BMIT forecasts 5G will account for two-thirds of all residential wireless broadband connections by 2029.

South Africa ranks second globally for education spending but near the bottom for digital skills and outcomes.

FirstRand lifted its stake to 26.1% in late March. Now Standard Bank has led a $330-million debt refinancing.

Solidarity has warned fuel companies in South Africa to stop imposing “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel.

China’s exports of hybrid and electric vehicles more than doubled in March to a record, as the global fuel shock stemming from the Iran war renewed interest in EVs.

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors South African car buyers consider.

You may soon no longer need a physical passport or boarding pass to travel through airports around the world.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.