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Infrastructure damage at the flood-stricken Kruger National Park is widespread, says environmental minister Willie Aucamp.

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world’s largest island.

Commissioner Mthombeni says law enforcement operations will be bolstered to restore safety.

Zikalala says it’s important to seek legal advice before engaging in lobolo negotiations.

The president has backed off his threat to take Greenland by force. But his highly inflammatory remarks in Switzerland rattled U.S. allies and threatened to tear down the pillars of the world order.

Weeks into an internet blackout in Iran, NPR speaks to a protester who is still online and a U.S.-based activist who is trying to get more Starlink terminals into the country to get more people online.

President Trump says he won’t take Greenland by force, but he delivered provocative statements that have threatened to tear down the pillars of the world order constructed by the U.S. 80 years ago.

The U.S.’s break from the World Health Organization is almost finalized. But the details of the breakup are complicated – as are the post-divorce dynamics.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

South African meat lovers can expect prices to continue to rocket for at least the next three months, as the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease continues to wreak havoc in the country’s feedlots.

Rising demand, tight supply and shifting geopolitics are reshaping the investment case for rare earths in 2026, writes Handré, a portfolio manager at Novare Holdings.

Hoërskool Menlopark has been named South Africa’s top co-ed Afrikaans high school, with an average of 74% and 2.9 distinctions per matric candidate.

Malema supporters expected to attend the court proceedings on Friday.

Patriotic Alliance has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George in WC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie  Dube as Deputy Public Protector

Witness testimonies at the Ad Hoc Committee kicked off four months ago.

Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng opened up about fatherhood, his mother’s sacrifices, and the journey that shaped him.

Kaizer Chiefs face four high-stakes CAF Confederation Cup matches worth up to R8.9 million. Even more important will be pride, history and prestige.

Everton forward Kelly Gago “is free to go” if another club offers the release clause fee in her contract, says manager Brian Sorensen.

The CAF Technical Study Group has unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.

In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?

At Stoke primary school in Coventry, there are many four-year-olds among those starting in reception class who can’t sit still, hold a pencil or speak more than a four-word sentence. Lucy Fox,...

A Cape Town high school’s bold decision to keep its classrooms and hallways smartphone-free has attracted media attention from abroad.

US rapper Nicki Minaj is at the end of her grace period to come up with $503,000 to settle a lawsuit.

Remax has dismissed a contractor after his leaked racially-discriminative conversation with a prospective black tenant went viral.

Northern Cape is the only province in the country that has not reported a case.

Wednesday’s winner joins the PowerBall player who won R178.9 million in Tuesday’s draw.

15 camps are currently closed, some of them completely inaccessible due to destroyed roads and bridges.

The New Zealander has been linked to a move to the All Blacks, following the departure of Scott Robertson.

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientho Ramokgopa has identified a solution to address South Africa’s high electricity prices.

South Africa is endowed with minerals needed by the tech industry, but they are not being exploited to their full potential.

Shiba Inu continues to attract attention as traders look for ways to move value beyond exchanges and into everyday financial systems. As the market matures, utility is becoming just as important as price movement, especially for holders who want direct access to fiat without friction.  This shift has placed services like Remittix’s PayFi solution into […]

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.

The government wants to reduce South Africa’s legal drink driving limit to zero and impose a permanent ban on motorists caught driving under the influence.

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.