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Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said a 10% move in the exchange rate would have a much stronger impact on inflation in South Africa than a similar jump in oil prices.

The 2026 Joburg Film Festival concludes with Silent Rebellion winning Best Feature Film and a diverse group of filmmakers recognised across nine award categories.

The country has seen the recurrence of collapsed buildings recently claiming dozens of lives.

The Association says 9 000 hectares have 16 title deeds, but only five are in their possession.

It’s alleged that the VW Polo crossed into the lane of the oncoming Freelander causing the collision

A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan nation for decades.

“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

New data shows that over‑indebtedness continued to grow in South Africa, and some income brackets are worse off than others.

There are over 1 million South African emigrants across the world, but many still miss local brands not available overseas.

The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

South Africa and Brazil share historic and fraternal ties.

COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota will be laid to rest in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Zille was speaking at the Johannesburg City Hall where she launched her mayoral candidacy manifesto.

The DA will hold its Federal Congress in Gauteng in April where it will elect new leadership.

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These Orlando Pirates stars have staked massive claims to be selected by Hugo Broos for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is a great sense of solidarity in the squad as they begin preparations for a Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.

An Ultimate Fighting Championship event to be staged on the White House’s South Lawn in June will he headlined by Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, the UFC announced on Saturday. The lightweight championship clash will top a bill of six fights set to take place on the US Flag Day holiday and the 80th birthday […]

SARS has raised the tax-free profit threshold on primary homes to R3m, allowing many South African homeowners to keep more when selling.

Supercar spotters are in for a treat as the 2026 Bugatti Grand Tour starts in Cape Town. Here’s how to spot the R400-million convoy …

Anti-foreigner graffiti on the Sea Point Prom has reignited debate over digital nomads, Airbnbs and rising housing costs in Cape Town.

After increases to April 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants were lower than expected, there’s also uncertainty on when they’ll actually be paid …

‘Levels of EDCs is low and are found in others products and food.’

‘We’re already seeing what Lamine can do – he puts it right in the top corner and there’s nothing the keeper can do,’ Barca midfielder Pedri told Movistar.

Police officers made the discovery during two operations.

The dispute began when a receptionist at a clinic in Durban alerted the couple that one of their embryos may have been implanted in another patient.

A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently doubled down on his promise to launch a high-speed rail service in South Africa.

It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

A health campaigner says women’s relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives.