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Spain “will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup and the final of that World Cup will be held here” says the president of the country’s football federation.

A new draft law will allow government bodies to conduct lifestyle audits and share data with SARS, significantly increasing scrutiny, penalties and criminal risk for wealthy South Africans with unexplained income or assets.

Ballot boxes found in Pretoria spark police and political drama

Shop owners say the frowning toys – originally made in error – are resonating with young workers.

Maternity patients have been evacuated to nearby facilities.

Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence related to July 2021 unrest.

Forensic expert says the deceased women regularly collected expired products in the farm

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it’s become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says pubs will benefit from a package of business rates support.

Accelerate Property Fund is continuing its sales of smaller malls, as it focuses on the country’s largest mall, Fourways Mall.

The founders of South Africa’s leading used-vehicle retailer, WeBuyCars, earned a combined R28.7 million in the 2025 financial year.

Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

The Pedal Power Association and Stay Wider of the Rider have invited cyclists to take part in a memorial ride in honour of Idries Sheriff.

Antrim’s National Hurling League Division 1B game against Clare will now be played in Cushendall on Sunday [13:00, live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website].

SASCOC has announced the five athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

Elina Svitolina continues her stunning recent form with a comprehensive victory over Coco Gauff to reach a first Australian Open semi-final.

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged US President Donald Trump to ‘drink poison’ over his claims that South Africa has a ‘white genocide’.

SANParks has dismissed as fake news a social media article ‘confirming’ that 15 poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park.

Ofentse became one of the first evictees this season.

The Baftas will be held in London on 22 February three weeks before the Oscars.

The Blitzboks have only won the Sevens tournament in Singapore in 2004 and 2019.

Hawks led a major global law enforcement raid on multiple syndicate premises in Bryanston and Joburg’s northern suburbs

Gian Visser is the co-founder and CEO of Afrihost, the ISP at the top of the South African rankings.

Not everyone wants to trade shares or take big risks with their hard-earned money — and they shouldn’t have to.

Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.

TopAuto recently test drove the new Riddara RD6, one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.

Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.