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A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.

England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer’s security clearance for the role.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Mnisi has been accused of alleged tender manipulation at the City of Tshwane. 

Limpopo musician, Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has appeared in court.

Four people have been killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal.

The prosecutor said the accused is a flight risk as he has travelled to neighbouring countries.

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

The EU’s top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.

The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the countries remain uncertain. And, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve faces a tough confirmation hearing today.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges.

The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

Property experts have reported that the property market in a small town is experiencing significant growth, driven by families of children attending prestigious schools in the town.

Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

David Jeffrey will make a return to management with Portadown next season.

Former world number one Venus Williams loses her 10th singles match in a row as she is beaten 6-2 6-4 by Kaitlin Quevedo at the Madrid Open.

India opener Abhishek Sharma hits the fifth-highest score in IPL history for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals.

Nottingham Forest confirm Callum Hudson-Odoi will miss the rest of the season after having leg surgery.

Prominent Johannesburg pastor Leon du Preez claims to have predicted threats made by Elon Musk, as well as a missile attack on SA…

A man on a bicycle was breathalyzed in KZN during a weekend crackdown as officials warned that drunk riding is illegal too.

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“They are coming to South Africa with an experienced and esteemed coaching team, and we know they will provide us with a proper test.”

Suspended Tshwane CFO Garth Mnisi stated that he didn’t act on potential fraud because he had no solid evidence.

Steve Pacak spent nearly four decades at Naspers, joining pay-TV subsidiary M-Net in 1988.

The soon-to-exit Apple CEO went all in on services. Now, the incoming CEO, John Ternus, will need to embrace the AI era.

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Even with a war in the Middle East, oil prices are not the main reason why petrol and diesel are so expensive in South Africa.

Mahindra has confirmed to TopAuto that it is looking to bring at least two electric cars to South Africa in the near future.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.