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The US-Israel war on Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy, food and financial systems, exposing deep structural vulnerabilities in the world economy, according to the WRI

Singer Ciza was crowned king of the 20th Metro FM Music Awards at the Durban ICC on Saturday night after winning Best Male Artist and Artist of the Year.

English brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick race into the lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a tournament record round of 57.

Remington House, a once-notorious hijacked building in Johannesburg, has been transformed into fully let student housing, illustrating what is possible when intervention is followed through

Botswana Minerals is deploying artificial intelligence alongside conventional geological methods to accelerate mineral exploration across its licenses in Ngamiland, with early results revealing significant copper, silver, lead and zinc anomalies in the Damara Belt. Phase 1 of the program has produced three notable findings across the company’s 7,074 square kilometers in the north-eastern...

Mozambican health authorities have announced a plan to digitize 63 health facilities as part of a broader strategy to modernize the country’s health system, introduce artificial intelligence and expand telemedicine services, funded by a $40 million World Bank disbursement. José Manuel, national director of planning in the Ministry of Health, announced the initiative on the […]

The Israeli PM’s directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here’s what he said about his group’s controversial history.

The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

With medical inflation rising, medical aid schemes are becoming increasingly stingy when it comes to paying for hospital treatments.

South African motorists are being warned of a rise in adulterated fuel in South Africa, amid record-high diesel prices in the country. 

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 27 April 2026.

Mashaba says illegal migration puts significant strain on the delivery of basic services.

Don Nkadimeng is remembered as being opposed foreign interference in African politics

The African People’s Convention is discussing coalition frameworks and candidate deployment

Phadi was officially announced by the party’s leader Herman Mashaba in eMalahleni on Saturday

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki believes the Buccaneers can edge out Kaizer Chiefs by a big margin at the FNB Stadium on Sunday.

Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has backed young striker Yanela Mbuthuma as an underrated contributor.

Roger De Sa believes Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeepers Sipho Chaine and Brandon Petersen will make the difference in the Soweto derby.

After a ninth defeat in a row by France, what “fine margins” cost Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations defeat in Clermont?

It feels as if your work and your identity are fused. You’ll get through this, but you may have to use this time to consider other careers

I’ve been a teacher for more than 20 years and loved it. I had promotions every couple of years and was happily making my way up the ladder. This year, however, I was made redundant because of restructuring and this has thrown me into a feeling of complete...

Do No Harm, a conservative group, wants the scholarship, which has helped islands’ underserved communities, declared unconstitutional

Doctors and health experts in Hawaii say a decades-old federal program meant to support Native Hawaiians through medical school and better serve some of the islands’ most underserved communities is under attack after a conservative group filed suit.

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Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has shown her support to Orlando Pirates ahead of their Soweto Derby clash on Sunday…

JP Duminy’s ex-wife, Sue Duminy, has shared a look at her life since divorcing the retired Proteas cricketer…

Springbok Bongi Mbonambi has poked fun at making headlines at the 2023 Rugby World Cup over a comment he made in Afrikaans…

This winter, it doesn’t matter what you wear as long as it’s wrapped in 90s nostalgia, a bit of grunge and a lot of intent.

F700 approved for SA, but without the amphibious capabilities of its G700 SUV sibling.

A charge sheet shows how investors’ money was moved into trust accounts to pay Zuma’s lawyers

Here are the reasons you cannot miss the Now Now Festival on 9 May. The Human League, Blancmange and Prime Circle count amongst them.

Capital spending at SpaceX more than doubled last year, exceeding revenue and raising fears of further raises.

Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.

Hallucinated citations have landed communications minister Solly Malatsi in a political storm, with his credibility on the line.

A few years ago, there were only a handful of Chinese carmakers in South Africa. They now represent 40% of the brands on the market.

Stellantis plans to build Peugeot models in China.

The VW Polo has several add-ons you can choose from in South Africa.

There are a few double-cab bakkies available in South Africa for less than R400,000.

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.