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After a difficult start as Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa will know the importance of progressing past Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League play-off round.

Former Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo was paid R9.8 million in the 2025 financial year, which included a bonus of R2.8 million.

In his SONA speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to scaling up survivor-centres.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement are continuing their search for gold at a kraal

The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

SARS has published new specifications kicking in from 1 March that will leave close to 6 million taxpayers exposed.

Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

The economic and political prospects for South Africa are turning a corner, pulling away from the path that many had warned would lead to a failed state.

Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

The US has not had a permanent ambassador to South Africa since January 2025

President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

The Proteas have been drawn into what will be an extremely challenging group for the ‘Super 8’ stage of the T20 World Cup.

Orlando Pirates could be without their top midfielder when they host Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening.

Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen says he will be “very disappointed” if he finishes his career without a World Championship title.

Mark Callan has gone viral for his on-ice antics. But who is he and how did he end up at the Winter Olympics?

More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector

Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compensation after their studies were moved online during Covid.

Pre-action claim letters have been sent to 36 universities in England and Wales, including Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds,...

Johannesburg Water says supply systems are slowly recovering, but several areas across the metro are still facing low pressure and outages.

Comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay survived a deadly cyclone that ripped through Mozambique and Madagascar…

With Grant Williams set for a move to Japan, the Sharks will look to Jaden Hendrikse and Canadian international Ross Braude to fill the No 9 jersey.

South African hip hop fans prepare for J Cole’s epic return after 10 years.

His priorities include ending South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel.

BluEnergy Trading has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence, allowing it to buy and sell power.

Domains.co.za offers cost-effective, scalable website and hosting solutions for ambitious South African SMEs.

iOCO has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia, growing its cloud practice there through a partnership with AWS.

SE-listed Blu Label Unlimited group (Blu Label) today announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to deliver innovative renewable energy solutions across the energy value chain by connecting municipalities,...

Toyota and Lexus have unveiled their 2026 product lineup for South Africa, including their first electric cars.

Pre-owned cars are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa.

The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.