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US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to receive a letter from EFF leader Julius Malema requesting an update on investigations into academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare allegedly involving senior ANC leaders.

South Africa’s commercial property market has reached a rental escalation ceiling, with most tenants unable to sustain increases above 4%, raising significant lease renewal and vacancy risks.

Inequality undermines democratic progress and limits people’s ability to shape their own futures.

Weather Forecaster Lungile Makondo says cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers

The group is hosting a blanket knitting drive at Steyn City, north of Johannesburg

A rare look at one of the world’s most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world’s fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.

BBC Arabic’s correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

Ukraine launches political Russian studies program to better understand wartime enemy.

Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were “part of a coordinated recruitment strategy” by the country’s government “to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts”.

A 5-bedroom luxury estate is for sale in Wellington’s Bovlei Valley, which is seeing increased interest from Europe, the US and Gauteng.

The Mother City is becoming South Africa’s leading metro for service delivery, with a clean audit outcome for three years running and now a record investment in infrastructure.

Eva August, the CEO of Century 21 South Africa, says buyers and investors are starting to flock to KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.

The Blue Train, which is run by Transnet, has ranked in an international ranking of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has denied that this is conflating the party and the state.

Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court.

Alex Matsepane and Solomon Mawasha, UDF members, were hanged in 1986 at Pretoria Central Prison.

Mhaga testified at the Inquiry probing allegations that prosecutions were deliberately suppressed.

Here are the starting line ups as Polokwane City host Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Connacht scored two tries in the last 10 minutes to register a stunning maiden victory against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Connacht impress as they score five tries in a 33-24 bonus-point win over the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship game at the DHL Stadium.

Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong holds a 5-4 lead over Liam Highfield as tributes are paid to the late John Virgo on the opening day of the tournament.

Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

Thobeka Majozi announced the exciting news that she will be taking over her mother’s business, Nto’s Boutique Hotel in Durban.

Caitlyn Jenner is having trouble correcting her passport to reflect the right gender marker.

New anti-spam regulations in SA could curb nuisance sales calls, introducing a long-awaited framework for opting out of direct marketing.

Take a look at the making of Lamiez’s stunning wedding dress, which she wore on her special day in the North West.

Currin said the work of government communicators is central to shaping public understanding, building trust and supporting effective service delivery.

The suspect is alleged to have abused his position while serving as legal manager between 2016 and 2017.

Both South Africa and Kenya scored four tries each, with successful conversations the difference between the sides.

Styled to resemble to the American Ram pick-up, the flagship V9 is character and quality packed, but in need of slightly more punch.

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.

Compact bakkies like the Nissan NP200 have been replaced by a new wave of small, practical cars.

Tesla was supposed to launch in South Africa in 2026, but these plans have been put on ice.

South Africa’s motorists have more petrol alternatives than they may realise.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.