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In the 99th episode of the ‘Arena Sports Show’, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by football technocrat Teboho Molopa.

SA expats in New Zealand face a double blow, with spiking bond repayments and strict new visa rules threatening to shatter the Kiwi dream.

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Kia’s first-ever double-cab bakkie takes aim at Hilux and Ranger rivals

The Ndimande brothers stand accused of murdering Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane

Advocate Shireen Riley was testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria.

The proposed legislation seeks to address weaknesses in the existing Protected Disclosures Act.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed plans to boost America’s corporate presence in SA.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 10 April.

A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Gauteng DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Sisisi Tolashe is accused of failing to disclose donations of two Chinese cars to ANCWL.

The South African Communist Party has decided to contest Local Government Elections independently.

The new witness is expected to testify on alleged corruption in the City of Tshwane.

Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury’s latest comeback.

Murder-accused club cricketer Tristan Perez has received a bail release, and will effectively be a ‘free man’ for the foreseeable future.

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup in Melbourne

US First Lady Melania Trump says she objects to “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation.”

Miss South Africa has announced that entries for the 2026 pageant will open on 28 April and close on 17 May 2026.

Which US state has the highest South African refugee population? Here is what government data has revealed…

Broadcaster Masechaba Mposwa surprised viewers after sharing a big career update on Instagram.

Geordin Hill-Lewis says the DA must win over disillusioned ANC voters to become the country’s largest party.

If you need weekend plans, this Hugh Masekela tribute is the event to go to

Hilux sales breached more than 4 000 units, while lower down, BYD posted figures of 589, with 94 attributed to the Shark.

Whether it is the last throw of the dice for survival or a hoped-for family reunion, sending children alone over the border could be a disastrous.

The four astronauts are set to touch down on Earth and conclude the 10-day mission after completing moon flyby

The number of human beings who have travelled to the moon and returned safely to Earth will grow to 28 on Friday night when Nasa’s Orion capsule containing four Artemis II astronauts will glide gently to a Pacific Ocean splashdown beneath three giant parachutes.

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Anthropic’s Mythos AI model has reignited fears that legacy software is dangerously exposed to disruption.

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors South African car buyers consider.

You may soon no longer need a physical passport or boarding pass to travel through airports around the world.

Japanese auto giant Toyota will be investing heavily in South Africa’s auto sector energy transition.