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Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

Marakele Park says increased ranger visibility and tighter access control measures across the park.

Learners say government must prioritise service delivery amid Human Rights Day commemoration

Deidre Uren has been acting SABC News and Current Affairs Group Executive since January 1, 2026.

Israel and Iran continue to exchange airstrikes with a focus on energy infrastructure. President Trump says Israel acted alone in striking a key gas field and better not do it again.

President Trump’s Board of Peace has quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all of its weapons to ensure Gaza’s reconstruction.

The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would “hold off on future attacks” on Iran’s energy infrastructure, following Trump’s request.

Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela’s most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Premier Foods is expecting a large rise in earnings, with further joy expected from its new mega-bakeries.

Business Talk is the ideal platform for South African executives to share their thought leadership.

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

COPE says Senzo Mchunu’s action to disband the PKTT shows poor judgment and a lack of accountability

Wayne Rooney reflects on the qualities of his former midfield team‑mates and ranks them based on their ability, influence and impact at the highest level.

Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu qualifies for Friday evening’s 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Aberdeen confirm the departure of three-time caretaker manager Peter Leven.

The Hydro will host the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow this summer, with organisers promising a “Clyde-built experience for the world”.

Naledi Aphiwe warns fans and promoters after her booking number was hacked and used for scams.

A suspicious Facebook Marketplace listing in South Africa has led to the rescue of 14 protected tortoises.

A series of ‘torture tests’ was conducted at the event to show how tough the latest AI laptop is.

The appointments follow a period during which the entity operated under an interim leadership arrangement

Durban July 2026 will take place on Saturday, 4 July at the Hollywoodbets Greyville.

Motsoaledi says he will not rest until all the money that has been stolen from Tembisa Hospital is recovered.

JSE-listed technology and telecommunications companies generate a combined R2.2-billion in revenue daily.

Firewire makes the most innovative surfboards in the industry. This winter, I tried the Neutrino, Machado, and Revo Max to see if they’re worth the hype.

South African e-hailing company, Maxim, has secured its registration under the new laws.

Bonite van der Merwe is one of the women at the top of the motoring industry in South Africa.

Renault has unveiled the 10th Anniversary Kwid in South Africa.

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.