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South Africa’s government welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years.

SA’s automotive aftermarket remains one of the most stable and essential sectors of the economy.

South Africa’s decision to host BRICS naval exercises involving Iran is provoking strong US backlash, including new tariffs and mounting political pressure.

Schools in high-risk areas will remain closed today to ensure the safety of learners and teachers.

The court has found that the witness has also lied that he cannot read nor write English.

The Western Cape government is affected by wildfires and water shortages.

Chiloane says 3000 learners remain unplaced as parents flood Gauteng Education offices.

A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand. Another 64 people were injured.

Residents of Ukraine’s capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s onslaught of higher tariffs.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

South Africa’s sugar industry, one of the country’s largest agricultural employers, is facing what industry leaders describe as a looming tax-driven disaster.

The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer’s future.

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

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Gloucester have signed Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, the English Prem strugglers have confirmed.

Rassie Erasmus has just extended his contract as Springbok coach, and here is how his win record stacks up against others.

Maybe it’s Maswanganyi’s time to go.

SA’s second most expensive private school – Michaelhouse – broke its record for the highest intake from around the country and beyond.

Calabash South Africa 2026 has officially been cancelled following the withdrawal of headlining act Muse from their upcoming tour dates.

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun road rehabilitation works on a key road in Bellville’s Stikland Industrial area.

The victims were reported missing on 31 December 2025, following a ransom demand made to one of the victims’ mothers.

“Everyone is confident and wanting to achieve the best,” said Semenyo.

There were a few big moments in the win against DSG, including Sikandar Raza’s last-ball six.

The class of 2025 celebrated the release of their matric results this week.

Several Starlink products are type-approved in South Africa, which means they do not need to be smuggled into the country and can be legally imported through customs.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid deadly protests and a days-long Internet blackout.   

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse rejects the notion that a driving licence validity extension should automatically trigger a price hike.

South Africans are getting ready to ditch their traditional driving licences, but ‘what for’ remains the question.

South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.