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If we start planning right at the beginning of the year and set targets for short- and long-term savings, we will finish strong.

For years, young South Africans have had to navigate a complicated system just to get a foothold in the UK. This new visa changes that entirely.

Judge says president acted within constitutional powers after advisory panel deadlock

It’s peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world’s most polluted.

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Seizing the stockpile would be one of the “most complicated special operations in history,” a former defence official tells the BBC.

Iran’s strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.

The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

Oracle executives recently said the use of AI tools was allowing smaller engineering teams to do more work.

Many filling stations across South Africa have run out of petrol and diesel ahead of the big price increases on 1 April 2026.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain’s friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.

Captain Andy Robertson discusses the reaction of a section of Scotland fans after the friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast.

Republic of Ireland’s Troy Parrott says he “wasn’t good enough in front of goal” during their goalless friendly with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium.

Defending champion John Higgins holds off a fightback from Mark Williams to win 10-8 in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any employee’s affiliation with a specific...

Early April Fool’s Day joke? Chicken Licken has ditched a key part of its salty chicken experience – it’s rubber band packaging!

Cape Town’s draft budget could bring rates relief to 60% of households, with wider rebates and lower increases for key services.

Music and fashion extraordinaire Umzulu Phaqa announced that she’s taking a break from her unfulfilling music career.

DJ Lamiez Holworthy addresses viral lookalike who has copied her style and sparked online debate.

Prasa faces mounting legal costs and a R1.27 billion claim as its long-running dispute with Siyangena returns to court.

Celebrity footballers are helping chess shed its “nerdy” image, turning it into a strategic, exciting game for a new generation.

The model that will spearhead the brand’s electric-only future will develop a reported 735kW/1 300Nm.

Pretoria’s Melgisedek occupants remain in limbo as multiple court cases determine eviction, relocation and the future of the condemned building.

A suspected system failure froze Baidu’s robotaxis across Wuhan, trapping passengers and reportedly causing traffic disruptions and crashes.

As a DarkSword takeover technique spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will release fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on iOS 18 rather than force them to update to iOS 26 simply to be protected.

The government stated that the R3-per-litre fuel tax cut is just the first step in its plan to provide relief to motorists, and that additional measures are on the way.