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While the Gift of the Givers spent time and effort helping disaster victims, including families displaced and temporarily staying in community halls in Knysna, some locals have looted food brought by the organisation.

A truck driver was rescued after a hijacking; one suspect arrested, others sought

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The regional court is expected to determine a trial date for a “Lekompo” musician Shebe Maburna.

Presidency confirms Sisisi Tolashe has been dismissed, with Sindisiwe Chikunga acting minister.

NCOP week-long programme on Constitution and participatory democracy ends today.

Colonel Silas Thoka has finished giving his main testimony in court

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials including Raúl Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island Thursday, Cuban and U.S. officials said.

Pope Leo XIV denounced how investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry were leading the world into a “spiral of annihilation,” as he called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.

After a victory for the far right in municipal elections, Britain’s center-left ruling party is in turmoil over whether to replace the unpopular prime minister, Keir Starmer — and with whom.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

In the first quarter of 2026, South Africa’s unemployment crisis has deepened, with the number of discouraged job seekers reaching 3.9 million.

Cheslyn Jacobs discusses the importance of making banking customer-centric in South Africa.

Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters.

The 2026 Monocle/GIBS Beyond Banking Conference is designed for banking leaders and professionals who want to understand the forces shaping the future of the industry, and engage with the people helping to define it.

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

The TRC Cases Inquiry was first established in May 2025.

Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.

Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday

Manchester United Under-18 coach Darren Fletcher says the Football Association let Manchester City take control of the Youth Cup final.

Enjoying life as a Wales fly-half can be testing but Dan Edwards has vowed to embrace the pressure with a smile on his face.

Ronda Rousey says she could be the face of MVP MMA and the biggest figure in the sport since the organisation’s president Dana White.

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is left out of Japan’s 26-man squad for the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend.

News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth

The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s higher education leaders, who have been braced for sudden announcements about job cuts and course closures.

But for staff and students at both institutions...

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Cape Town has landed a top spot on the ‘World’s Best Cities for Culture’ list for 2026. Discover where the Mother City ranked…

Boity Thulo’s R4 million home was given the Top Billing treatment despite reports she has defaulted on a home loan…

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has praised SA mining mogul MySol amid social media comparisons over wealth and lavish lifestyles.

Police officers were in the area during a robbery in progress.

Sibanyoni was arrested by the Special Task Force in Pretoria.

The truck driver and his assistant were driving along the R68 Dundee-Nquthu Road when they were accosted by an unknown number of suspects.

South African artists banked over R504 million on Spotify in 2025, but the real story isn’t in the headline numbers. It’s in the music genres nobody saw coming.

The company will demonstrate how organisations can move beyond compliance-based security approaches towards true operational readiness.

The acquisition extends HOSTAFRICA’s hosting offering into a developer-first app platform aimed at agencies, software development companies and SaaS teams building for the local market.

A silent enabler of organised crime, untraceable SIM cards can and must be stopped by technology that already exists.

The cheapest hybrid in South Africa costs R70,000 less than the cheapest plug-in option, while offering remarkably similar performance.

The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?