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A R100 million investment sees Virgin Active launch a premium “social wellness” club in Cape Town.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has accepted the credentials of new US ambassador to South Africa and well-known conservative activist Leo Brent Bozell III, despite calls to reject Trump’s top choice for the job.

The Treasury’s fiscal consolidation efforts are paying off in terms of South Africa’s financial health, but are seeing taxpayers pay more for less.

Controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi will on Tuesday appear before parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The suspects are accused of defrauding the Mpumalanga Education Department of over R113 million.

No injuries or damage to properties have been reported following Monday’s fire.

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

France’s top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government. Kushner skipped a meeting Monday to discuss comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist.

The BBC’s Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Nersa has alerted South Africans to the final approval step for Eskom’s bigger-than-expected price hikes in 2026—which don’t include the increases to its fixed network charges.

Whether you’re stocking up on everyday essentials or upgrading your favourite devices, the Takealot Fire Sale offers something for every South African.

The president threatened to raise the tariff to 15% but has not yet issued an official directive to increase the rate.

MKP has made an urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension and post‑term gratuities.

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya continues testifying at the Madlanga Inquiry

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address on Monday.

Scotland and Ireland will both face hosts England at the Women’s T20 World Cup after the draw for this summer’s tournament was finalised.

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has indicated that his side could be without former Pirates players he recently signed.

Orlando Pirates’ decision to loan out Tshegofatso Mabasa is under the spotlight as their attacking struggles continue.

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says that he feels “lucky” to play alongside the in-form Stuart McCloskey in this year’s Six Nations.

South Africa’s expansive coastline is a vast untapped resource of energy, says international firm after positive feasibility test …

The rise in skateboarding activity on Hout Bay’s busiest roads has provoked the ire and anxiety of residents and motorists.

The Sharks constantly struggle when their Springbok stars are unavailable for selection, despite having a very talented squad.

The slur came from a guest who has Tourette syndrome.

Mourinho was dismissed in the first leg for vociferous complaints from the touchline.

Grace Bell says she is ‘the happiest I’ve ever been in my life’ after giving birth to baby Hugo in UK first

A baby boy named Hugo is the first child to be born in the UK to a mother with a womb transplant from a dead donor.

Hugo Powell was delivered at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea hospital in London weighing 6lb 13oz, after his mother, Grace Bell, received a transplanted womb from someone...

Industry bodies warn that National Treasury’s proposed online gambling tax will drive consumers to offshore platforms, cost jobs and ultimately reduce the tax it seeks to grow.

Netstar is bringing its vehicle tracking and telematics expertise to professional golf through a new partnership with the Sunshine Tour.

Altron’s platform businesses now drive 90% of its profit as the group guides for 30%-plus earnings growth.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse warned that the tender to outsource South Africa’s new traffic fine system has all the hallmarks of a corrupt money-making scheme.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.