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Schools will always be a critical part of South Africa’s sporting machinery. But they should not be the system

Although SANRAL is not directly responsible for the Senqu Bridge, the project remains instructive. It demonstrates that large-scale infrastructure is less about individual assets than about the institutional systems that enable them

Pope Leo warned on Tuesday, in a forceful speech in Equatorial Guinea on his four-nation Africa tour, that humanity’s future is at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of ongoing wars and a breakdown of international law.

The expectation is that the law favours certain individuals and is not applied fairly

The bus crash happened after midnight on the sharp curve on the mountaineous road.

Jayden-Lee Meek’s mother Tiffany stands accused of killing her 11-year-old son in Fleurhof last year

The bail application of ten Molemole Municipal officials accused of tender corruption continues.

Nkosi faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of ammunition

The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.

Mexico’s government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The City of Tshwane shut down a shopping centre as part of its Tshwane Ya Tima revenue-collection campaign. 

The compliance ecosystem is more complex and connected than ever before, driven by transformation, cross-industry reinvention and new business models.

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

The Commission is set to hear evidence relating to alleged criminality in the Sedibeng area.

The ANC in the North West has recalled the Mayor of the Brits-based Madibeng Local Municipality.

Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

Have the recruitment team learned their lessons?

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Speaking to BBC Sport NI ahead of the North West 200, Storm Stacey opens up about mental health, loss and the importance of racing.

Today’s news wrap.

Demographic changes will cause a glut of school places, according to National Audit Office report

A failure to account for England’s falling birthrate is leading to a glut of school places and a potential £1bn fall in pupil funding over the next three years, according to a National Audit Office report.

The government’s spending watchdog said the Department for Education started to...

Appeals court ruling is a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools

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Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a US appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into...

ITHUBA warns that all national lottery online accounts in SA will be shutdown in one month’s time. Here’s why you must withdraw all funds …

If they win the third match, the SA team will secure a series victory with two games to spare.

The dispute centres on a controversial office lease and questions over accountability within a multi-layered procurement process.

Law enforcement officials are currently monitoring the situation on the N12 East highway, Diepkloof interchange.

The project blends urban renewal with social activism, creating safer and more welcoming public spaces.

As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing its ultimate stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven inflation that touches every corner of the consumer landscape. From the price of […]

Overview of how live casino games work in an online setting Live casino games are designed to recreate the feel of a physical casino while allowing players to take part remotely. Instead of relying solely on computer-generated outcomes, these games are hosted by real dealers who manage tables in real time. Players watch the action […]

In an aggressive move, Capitec Connect will now offer free on-net calls and consumer financing for smartphones.

Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are falling behind their Chinese rivals.

Three brands have dominated South Africa’s new car sales since the start of 2026.

Even with a war in the Middle East, oil prices are not the main reason why petrol and diesel are so expensive in South Africa.

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.