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Widespread water shortages across the country are being exploited by criminal syndicates that will sabotage infrastructure to create demand for water tankers.

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to “mutually terminate” his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

Two teenagers and one man are arrested after a boy, 14, was shot dead in Woolwich on Thursday.

Mercedes-Benz SA has announced that its CEO, Andreas Brand, will step down from his role on May 31.

Thirty two undocumented Zimbabwean nationals have been detained, in Bloemfontein

Various law enforcement agencies are conducting roadblocks as holidaymakers travel

A surgical procedure to separate them was conducted by a team of surgeons more than two weeks ago.

The two injured people have been taken to hospital.

President Trump announced yesterday that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. And, NASA’s Artemis II has left Earth’s orbit and is heading toward the moon.

Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.

Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

Iran has introduced a new toll system for ships it allows to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its control over the key waterway.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

South Africans have been told to not store fuel at their homes, as it can contains fire, health, and environmental damage.

The EFF now have a role on the Gauteng Provincial Government, with oversight over the province’s finances.

Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Employment Survey reveals which government jobs are paying the highest average salary in the country.

The South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) has thrown its weight behind the appointment of Dr Ngobani Makhubu as the new SARS commissioner.

The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Lesufi says the appointment will help strengthen relations with the ANC’s coalition partners.

Baloyi believes Manqoba Mngqithi is ready for Kaizer Chiefs, but says Pitso Mosimane would only consider a select few roles.

Head coach Danny Rohl wants Rangers to retain the mindset of “hunters” in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title, even his side go top this weekend.

Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle’s first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.

For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics – so far.

For this year’s Formula Student competition, the UK’s most prestigious university team are designing the fastest race car possible

At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, best designed race car possible for this year’s Formula Student competition.

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) is the UK’s most prestigious Formula Student team. They’ve...

Residents across several Cape Town suburbs should prepare for extensive water disruptions between 7 and 10 April 2026.

Struggling to fall pregnant? New research suggests that everyday diet patterns could affect our chances of conceiving.

The granddaughters of Winnie Mandela explore and define their grandmother’s legacy in a new documentary, ‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela.’

Blake Lively suffered a major blow when Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of her 13 causes of action.

The twins were separated during a complex surgical procedure last month.

There are quite a few changes in general to the side that featured in the URC last weekend.

South Africa is not a primary destination for people fleeing war, according to the minister.

The Bulls meet Glasgow nearly a year since their victory at Scotstoun Stadium. Since then, the Scottish side have won 11 consecutive home matches.

Protect your new Samsung phone with the help of these cases and screen protectors.

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

The General Services Administration is hiring “approximately 400 positions,” according to an internal email viewed by WIRED. Last year the agency lost thousands of workers as part of DOGE’s rampage.

Incoming bakkie styled to resemble American ‘pick-up trucks’ with power to boot.

March turned out to be an incredible month for bakkie sales despite concerns over the skyrocketing cost of diesel.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C