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Hit hard by aid cuts and sanctions, Afghanistan is struggling to absorb 4.5 million returnees since 2023.

Josh Hazlewood is cleared to join Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test against England after an injury scare, but fellow pace bowler Sean Abbott is ruled out.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised to make the city more affordable. But can he fund his policies?

The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns.

The Basic Education Department says its anti-bullying campaign aims to curb school violence.

Former City of Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza, expected to testify at Madlanga

The Thohoyandou High Court will sentence influencer Livhuwani Madadzhe for fraud on Wednesday.

City Power announces that it will convert non-vending prepaid users to postpaid billing accounts

Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated to “severe” levels, which can seriously impact those with existing diseases.

President Vucic has traded barbs with the Kremlin amid differences over gas supplies and Serbia’s arms trade.

Local authorities in the southwestern province of Sichuan say there are no reports of casualties following the collapse.

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.

His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.

They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

ArcelorMittal SA’s exclusive talks with South Africa’s biggest development-finance institution regarding the potential sale of its local steel operation have ended without a deal, leaving the company free to seek other investors.

Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt explained that having a basket of VAT-exempt items is a bad idea and there are better ways to help the poor.

Woolworths is showing signs of improvement following a tough 2025 financial year.

South Africa is heading into its latest budget with a rare sense of optimism — and the chance to mark a turning point for the nation’s long-strained public finances.

The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla continues at the Durban High Court on Wednesday.

ANC in Gauteng denies protecting the suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi

Reports say 17 South Africans have joined mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Mashatile reiterated that the ANC still supports zero compensation on land.

Maya Le Tissier talks to BBC Sport’s Simon Stone before Man Utd’s first Women’s Champions League match at Old Trafford against PSG on Wednesday.

Manchester United’s Champions League match with Paris St-Germain will be a historic occasion at Old Trafford, but will it become a more regular occurrence?

Northern Ireland midfielder Isaac Price credits his international goalscoring exploits to the fact that manager Michael O’Neill encourages him to get into attacking positions.

England coach Steve Borthwick has named a 6-2 split on the bench – dubbed the ‘Pom Squad’ – for their Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Unions decry move, saying it will put more pressure on headteachers without tackling absence from classrooms

Every school in England is to be issued with an AI-generated target for minimum pupil attendance, the government has announced, as part of its continuing efforts to tackle absence in the country’s classrooms.

Headteachers will be given the targets this month in an effort to boost...

The last major undeveloped site adjacent to DHL Stadium in Green Point, will soon be home to a R2-billion, city-backed development …

Capetonians and visitors are encouraged to take part in a major conservation effort on Table Mountain this weekend.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s beekeeping industry.

Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA, has reacted as the two suspects in his murder trial have arrived in Durban, South Africa.

The ride-hailing firm introduces a limited-time 1% commission initiative in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Police have swooped on a Lenasia premises and seized “hundreds of illegal streaming devices” worth more than R500 000.

In a DeFi landscape crowded with copycat exchanges and fleeting hype, Biokript Pro is emerging as one of the most technologically advanced and credible projects to ever launch on Solana. As the first decentralized exchange on Solana to integrate on-chain stop-loss functionality and patented rug-pull protection, Biokript Pro is setting a new standard for trader […]

Vodacom Group announces a pivotal agreement with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. This collaboration marks a crucial step in bridging the digital divide and unlocking new opportunities for economic growth, education, and innovation...

First model shattered the stigma of four-wheel drive vehicles being heavy on fuel.

B30 will be the brand’s flagship and, according to it, start with local assembly at its controversial Eastern Cape plant in 2026.

Appearing near stock standard, the concept uses the same V6 engine as the modern Tacoma bakkie.

Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.