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Fans, who paid up to $450 (£340), complained of a grey convention centre backdrop and a “swag bag” that included only a plastic pouch with a Barbie hand sanitiser.

Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

South Africa faces record-breaking fuel price hikes from April 1 due to ongoing Middle East conflict, prompting taxi associations to consider fare increases and bus companies to seek government subsidies.

Wacha Mkhukhu Wachumlilo has won the Best Gospel Group award at the Thobela FM Awards.

Residents of Ivory Park have threatened to not participate in the elections.

The enquiry is probing his fitness to hold office.

Eye-testing machines, licencing equipment and documents were destroyed.

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Ukraine’s president says partners asked if the attacks could be “reduced” as prices soar due to the Iran war.

Worlds marks the last competition of the 2025-2026 season. Skaters have some time to go on tour, rest up and learn new routines before the next season starts in July.

Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

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.

African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

While a COVID-like lockdown is not currently on the cards for South Africa, work-from-home may become the most viable solution to address record fuel price hikes.

A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.

Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump’s comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

The government has officially blacklisted over 50 companies from doing business with the state.

The party some challenges remain, especially with the inconsistency of the membership system.

High Court in an electronic court order uploaded on caselines dismissed the part A application.

The court found that their failure to follow correct legal process rendered the application invalid.

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

Bafana Bafana and Panama will play their second friendly match at the Cape Town Stadium. The match is sold out.

Roy Hodgson says there is a lot he misses about football after coming out of retirement to become caretaker manager of Bristol City.

Cheltenham racecourse cancels the remaining three fixtures of the season to allow for improvements to drainage.

DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.

Reports of petrol limits and empty pumps have raised questions about whether fuel is being withheld in parts of the Western Cape.

Pop singer-turned preacher Heinz Winckler and his wife Alette have come under fire over their comments about overweight Christian people…

DA FedCo chairperson Hellen Zille swam in a pothole, which was the result of a burst pipe in Johannesburg, setting social media abuzz.

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It was found that the prosecutor is unlikely to evade trial.

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The all-new, 7-seater Mitsubishi Destinator has arrived in South Africa.

Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

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.