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Ukrainian drones targeted Putin’s home city as global guests arrive

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A level eight severe weather warning has been issued by the Weather Service for the districts

Dina and Ernst Marais bodies were found floating near Cross Corner both bearing multiple stab wounds

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

The U.S. military said that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.

The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.

US Central Command says the vessel’s engine room was hit after the crew “ignored repeated warnings”.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning.

Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

Day 112 of the Madlanga Commission Of Inquiry, the Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Magaqa was shot in 2017 and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Wales and Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams has enjoyed the demands of a marathon season but is looking forward to a well-earned break.

Sipho Mbule’s Orlando Pirates spell has come to an end after the club decided not to exercise the option to extend his contract.

The Springboks will empower more young players to step up this season, and these are four newcomers expected to make big strides.

CANAL+ has renewed its broadcast agreement with the Premier Soccer League (PSL), ensuring that South African football remains on SuperSport and DStv screens across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Gayton McKenzie responded to an ex Bafana player who criticised the decision to send 6 excluded players to the FIFA World Cup as spectators.

Peabo Bryson was the smooth male voice behind Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World’.

Two suspects arrested in relation to the Marais murder at Kruger National Park.

TikTok’s Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report has underscored its global focus on safety.

In less than a week, two ANC mayors have been asked to step down.

Fresh from its JSE listing, Canal+ has locked in rugby, football and other premium sports rights for DStv.

Companies cannot secure what they cannot see, says Cryptomathic’s Glen Leonhard.

Media giant Canal+ is the first French company to list on the JSE, following its purchase of MultiChoice last year for $3 billion (R52.2 billion at the time).

NielsenIQ data shows smartphone sales falling as buyers hold onto handsets and trade down as prices tick higher.

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.