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Cassius Mailula could return to Toronto in the US when his loan deal with KV Kortrijk expires at the end of the season.

British boxer Lawrence Okolie says he hopes “sense prevails” after failing a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka.

Africa’s largest democracy goes to the polls in January

Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, was found with serious injuries at her home on 10 April, an inquest hears.

The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond signalling the emergence of formal AI regulation, the Draft Policy introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. The Draft Policy, published by the Minister...

Keabetswe Moroane’s dog attacked Olebogeng Mosime in November 2022.

Police confirms GBV case in Libode where a woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend.

Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.

A U.S. blockade and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded Gulf aluminum shipments and driven prices to a four-year high, exposing global supply vulnerabilities and deepening trade strain.

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

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.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

SARS has updated its systems and calculation methods to allow on-land primary sector diesel users to claim back 100% of the levies on eligible diesel used.

Typical household bills fell by 7% when the new energy cap took effect on 1 April 2026.

MTN has claimed the top spot in MyBroadband Insights’ latest speed test, while Rain is far behind its competitors.

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.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says Iqraam Rayners perfectly suits Bafana Bafana’s playing identity.

Manager Thomas Tuchel must address England’s tendency to “play with fear” if they are to win the World Cup this summer, says former boss Fabio Capello.

Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

With 13 medals between them, Alex ‘Tattie’ Marshall and Paul Foster headline the Scottish bowls team for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...

South African content creators, the Mongake twins, graduated cum laude from the esteemed University of Free State.

Red Bull Shay’ iMoto 2026 thrilled fans at Durban’s Suncoast, as Jean “Panjaro” Kruger from Mahikeng retained his title.

Congratulations are in order….

In uncertain economies, beauty thrives as consumers daily seek comfort, status, and transformative escapism.

What do Platinum and Titanium ratings mean for PC power supplies? Platinum and Titanium are 80 PLUS® certification levels that define how efficient a power supply is. Talking more technically, how effectively it converts electricity from the mains into a stable power supply for PC components.  SeaSonic Platinum power supplies provide up to 90-94% of […]

The real shift in retail is not online versus bricks and mortar, says NEC XON’s Minesh Manga, but the digitisation of the physical store itself.

The certification confirms alignment with internationally recognised requirements for risk management, security controls and continual improvement.

South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

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.