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Ronnie O’Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport’s highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.

South African Airways’ latest annual report revealed that the airline is facing turbulence. It must overcome significant challenges to ensure it stays afloat.

Administrator of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority briefs the media.

The murder trial of former Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa continues in Pretoria High Court

Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.

Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

Some 26 million people are “facing extreme hunger” in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Glencore’s South African ferrochrome unit could walk away from talks with the government over a discounted electricity package due to what it sees as unfavourable conditions.

The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.

Scooters Pizza and Bimbo’s are making a comeback in South Africa, with the former attracting huge franchisee interest.

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

COPE says Senzo Mchunu’s action to disband the PKTT shows poor judgment and a lack of accountability

TRC cases Inquiry Khampepe Commission continues in Newtown, Johannesburg

There are several Springbok stars who have undergone surgery for injuries, and here are the recovery timelines for these players.

Lerone Murphy sits down with BBC Sport to look back at five moments that have shaped him ahead of his fight against Movsar Evloev at UFC London.

Kaizer Chiefs supporters will not be looking forward to another Soweto Derby after a 3-0 humiliation by Orlando Pirates last month.

BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL’s fixture schedule on Saturday.

Labour recognises how crucial education is at the start of life, but still the poorest children are missing out

The news is very good (mostly). The cost of full-time childcare in England for children under the age of two has dropped by a phenomenal 39% since last year, thanks to government funding. This stat, from the 25th annual survey of nurseries by the children’s charity Coram, provides a...

A South African rosé is booming in UK supermarkets, topping sales charts as the parent brand grows despite a tough wine market.

EJ Johnson is a fashion-forward son of basketball legend, Magic Johnson.

The 2026 World Happiness Report has just been released. Take a look at where South Africa ranks this year!

Forex trading in South Africa is evolving fast and it’s no longer just about currency pairs.

Eight of South Africa’s nine provinces recorded fewer customary marriages compared to 2023.

 This will be the Away jersey which accompanies the home jersey unveiled earlier this month.

Liquid’s Pitch-a-thon highlights youth innovation, awarding Estopini top prize for addressing delivery gaps using taxi infrastructure.

Somerset West-based NewSpace Systems has opened what it says is Africa’s largest space manufacturing facility.

South African executives are under pressure to show AI ROI. Workday offers a practical playbook for the C-suite.

Using equity equivalents to let huge vendors avoid B-BBEE relies on a magic trick, writes ITWeb contributor Phillip de Wet.

Renault has unveiled the 10th Anniversary Kwid in South Africa.

Toyota has finally launched the automatic version of the GR Corolla hot hatch in South Africa.

Chinese automaker GWM is weighing whether to share a manufacturing facility with another carmaker in South Africa and has held talks with Mercedes-Benz as it considers its options.

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.

The Worcester woman says she wants endometriosis patients to be “met with a little extra comfort”.

Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate.