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South Africa appointed career diplomat Thabo Thage as its so-called minister plenipotentiary to Washington as it finalises the selection of a permanent ambassador.

Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The High Court has ruled that Transnet’s tender process for a R300 million security contract was irregular, unlawful, and invalid.

President Donald Trump said the US and Iran have been meeting “directly and indirectly” and Iran’s new leaders have been “very reasonable” as more US troops arrived in the region and Tehran warned it will not accept humiliation

This as major church groups will be using the bus service for their bulk transport needs.

The breach affected a human resources database used for job applications.

The group says Masemola summons is dirty IDAC bid to capture the police and justice system.

Police say the suspects were found with drugs worth more than R5 million.

President Donald Trump said he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.

Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite early Sunday morning as a powerful gang warred with a vigilante group.

The mliitary leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.

U.S. marines have arrived in the Middle East. NPR’s Emily Feng has been monitoring the latest developments from the border of Iran and Turkey.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.

A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

FNB’s economists have warned that the conflict in the Middle East could hurt South Africa’s economic recovery.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 30 March 2026.

The SACP has decided to contest independently in the upcoming Local Government Elections

The conference failed to proceed after the EC High Court issued an interim order against it.

LP ANC secretary, Reuben Madadzhe, says the congress has resolved to tackle water shortage

Some members took the party to court, accusing it of flawed processes before the conference.

In-form Kaizer Chiefs forward Glody Lilepo is drawing attention from abroad, with enquiries coming from Kazakhstan.

A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on nine occasions this season – can you name them all?

A number of Orlando Pirates players enjoyed a handsome pay day for Bafana Bafana against Panama in Durban last Friday evening.

After their World Cup dreams came to an end in Italy, who could get a chance for Northern Ireland in Wales on Tuesday?

SASSA has confirmed which beneficiaries will receive their social grants before the Easter long weekend – and who will have to wait until after the holidays.

Woolworths’ giant smash Easter egg has taken the internet by storm – but does the price tag justify the hype?

Long queues and shortages already set in at petrol stations in Gauteng this weekend.

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SRY gene testing reignites a long-running debate over fairness and identity in women’s sport, where science offers no easy answers

South Africa’s leading T20 players are now at the top of their game and showcasing their skills in the Indian Premier League.

Hacker group XP95 claims to have stolen 154GB of private data from the government organisation, demanding $100 000 ransom.

Warranty claims can only be denied if the third-party component is proven to have caused the fault, says Gail Holt, MD of Hardware Distribution.

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A crucial pipeline in the Middle East is circumventing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, helping to improve global oil supplies and fuel prices.

Fears are mounting that SANRAL may soon have too much control over the country’s petrol stations.

South Africans storing petrol and diesel at home need to do so safely and legally.

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.