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Defending champion Jeremiah Azu narrowly misses out on a medal in the men’s 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of “reckless strikes”.

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

Jehovah’s Witnesses will allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and “given back” in medical procedures.

Smith argued that the ANC’s support for Iran and Russia is not good for the country

Large parts of Gqeberha are expected to be without power for up to 21 days.

This was after the Commission played the video of the pair getting gunned down in 2023

The three young scientists will be showcasing research projects addressing critical challenges

The cost of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to Iran’s most famous cultural heritage sites.

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they’re balancing joy with anxiety and grief as the war continues.

About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

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.

Most SMEs aren’t uninsured. They’re misaligned, carrying insurance cover that made sense when it was first arranged but hasn’t kept pace with how the business actually operates.

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Zuma has been received by the Malema family as well as chanting EFF and MKP supporters.

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

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

St Helens put in a dominant first-half performance to earn a Super League win away at Toulouse.

From Nedbank Cup hero to the sidelines, Wandile Duba’s sudden dip in form raises big questions at Kaizer Chiefs.

Belgium’s Simon Verherstraeten and the Netherlands’ Taymir Burnet finish with the exact same time of 6.56 seconds during the first heat of the men’s 60m semi-finals, meaning they both qualify for the final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

Kaizer Chiefs could be set for a shake-up in attack, with Mayo and Du Preez facing uncertain futures after struggling for goals this season.

Doja Cat has continued to troll her ‘deadbeat dad’ Dumisani Dlamini after he declined to meet her during her trip to South Africa.

Actor Arnold Vosloo is expecting a baby with his partner, Anika du Toit, who is half his age. Here is what we know about his ‘baby mama’…

A Cape Town homeless man who lives on Table Mountain has opened up about how he survives the unusual experience…

The viewers of the popular reality show ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are questioning the causes behind MaYeni’s concerning posture.

The Bulls produced a stunning first half to take a 33-7 lead at the break, which allowed them to ease to a win despite an average second half.

Zuma called for collaboration among black political parties, stressing unity and shared purpose during a visit to Julius Malema’s grieving family.

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As the prediction market boom continues, backlash is growing, too, with Arizona filing criminal charges against Kalshi and public outcry after Polymarket traders threatened a journalist.

Congressman Jim Himes claims a sweeping surveillance authority should stay intact because he hasn’t seen abuses by Kash Patel’s FBI, according to internal messaging obtained by WIRED.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

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