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A senior Hamas official has spoken publicly for the first time since Israel attacked the group’s leadership in Qatar.

Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site.

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber answered oral questions in Parliament on Wednesday.

The results show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are gaining key skills in literacy.

The country is one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters per capita.

An immigration judge ordered Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on a green card application.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has taken up a new role consulting for renewable energy companies, while maintaining itinerant positions as a teacher and researcher.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is reportedly planning to cut as many as 680 jobs and shut some plants in South Africa, joining a slew of international companies trimming operations in the country.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 September 2025.

SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Masemola will co-operate with the commission if he is needed.

The party says for over two decades, the ANC has been refusing to reconfigure the alliance.

Ramaphosa says despite their differences the ANC is committed to the unity of the alliance.

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will continue to testify at Madlanga Commission.

How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

The Kansas City Chiefs have gone from top dogs to underdogs, but as they begin a run of must-win games, will they “dig themselves out of this 0-2 hole”?

Kevin de Bruyne did not leave Manchester City by choice this summer – but now he is set to line up against them in the Champions League for Napoli.

Tino Asprilla scored a hat-trick for Newcastle United against Barcelona in 1997 and will be watching on as the teams meet at St James’ Park tonight.

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation eased to 3.3% in August 2025, offering some relief to consumers facing economic pressure.

The Kiffness said he lost a R500K campaign after defending Charlie Kirk.

The four connectivity hubs will cater to the northern, eastern, southern and western regions of the continent.

Every cycle in crypto has its defining moment. In 2017, it was the ICO boom. In 2021, meme coins like Dogecoin and SHIBA INU captured the imagination of traders worldwide. Now, in 2025, presales have taken the spotlight. The appeal is obvious: presales offer the chance to secure allocations at a fraction of their future […]

August closed with one of the most notable accumulation waves in recent memory. On-chain trackers revealed that Bitcoin whale wallets added nearly $3 billion in holdings during the month, signaling conviction among the largest players in the market. This trend comes at a time when ETF flows remain mixed and regulatory debates continue to cast […]

Meta has tasted success with its smart glasses, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg describing them as the perfect way for humans to reach for the AI promise of “superintelligence”.

As with the previous Duster, the new Pick-Up will only be sold as a Dacia in Romania and no other market or under the Renault name.

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.