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The City of Tshwane in Gauteng is currently experiencing a widespread electricity outage, said to be triggered by tripped transformers.

American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg said he wanted to be hands-on in helping to drive Swansea City back to the Premier League after investing in the Championship club.

Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister’s trip to East Asia.

It is reported that elephants escape through the porous fence at a nature reserve, in Mooiplaas

The facility has maintained a clean record of no escapes since it was opened in 2002.

Buffel hopes his story will motivate and bring positivity to those who have given up on life

The rains caused floods in some on the airport’s terminals.

The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence.

Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Large parts of Pretoria have been hit by a massive power outage, with city officials unable to provide an estimated time of restoration.

A recent analysis of South Africa’s popular cereals reveals 13 out of 37 cereals contain 25 or more grams of sugar (per 100g).

Personal injury claims linked to shopping centres and supermarkets are increasing, with courts placing greater responsibility on property owners. 

Westerford’s class of 2025 achieved over 3 distinctions per candidate on average, making it better than the vast majority of private schools.

Advocate Andy Mothibi takes over from Advocate Shamila Batohi

Gardee says the credibility of the IEC which has now come under the spotlight is questionable

The DA is eyeing to takeover as many municipalities as possible across the Free State.

The Democratic Alliance is holding its Provincial Congress in Bloemfontein today.

Olympic organisers face a race against time to finish the new ice hockey arena in Milan – five days before the venue is due to host its first match.

Eight-try masterclass at Ellis Park sees Bulls overpower Lions, climb the URC standings and extend their derby dominance in Johannesburg.

Why ‘unstoppable’ Elena Rybakina will believe her Australian Open triumph can begin a period of sustained success after ending a four-year wait for her second major title.

The Blitzboks fell to Fiji after extra-time drama but still secured a semi-final clash with France at the Singapore Sevens.

Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, jailed for three years for sexually assaulting student on school trip

The headteacher of Eton College has apologised and said he was “appalled” after a former teacher was jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil.

Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, was jailed on Friday for three years and three months for sexually assaulting one of his students during a school...

On World Cancer Day next week, local non-profit PinkDrive will provide free cancer screenings to the residents of Dunoon in Cape Town.

Handre Pollard’s wife shared a look inside a home she ‘dreamt of’ for a ”very long time’, is this their new home? Take a look…

Andrew ‘Candyman’ Fortune steered home four winners on the day

The Sharks beat the Stormers five tries to two at Kings Park, inflicting both of the Cape Town side’s URC defeats so far this season.

The mother described feeling horrified and violated by her son’s acts

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 1 February 2026.

Large parts of the greater Tshwane area are experiencing power failures following a trip at a substation.

The chances of surviving a head-on collision may come down to how drivers react in the situation.

Volvo’s new high-performance sedan will arrive in South Africa very soon.

Modifying your car may be putting your life and the lives of others in danger.