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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the deaths of 12 pupils in a crash in Vanderbijlpark, south of Joburg, on Monday morning highlighted the urgent need for collective action to ensure scholar transport is safe and reliable.

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said he favours ending the use of prime, the main reference rate commercial banks use to price trillions of rand of loans to clients.

The Agricultural Research Council says its backup systems ensured continuity of operations during an electricity cut-off over an overdue account.

South Africa mourns 12 learners killed as school minibus crashed into a truck in Vanderbijlpark.

Police fired tear gas and used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

About 500 residents fled their homes following alleged intimidation from illegal miners

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine.

NPR’s Leila Fadel asks veteran diplomat Richard Haass about President Trump’s objectives with his address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

SARS says over 50,000 taxpayers have ceased to be tax resident in South Africa over the past few years.

Wiltshire’s scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

British number one Emma Raducanu says she is leaving the Australian Open with her “head held high” after losing 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 to Austria’s Anastasia Potapova in the second round.

Tyrone’s opening Division Two game against Kildare is the first in the series of National League games live on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport NI website in 2026.

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Meat inflation climbed to 12.6% in December 2025, highlighting how rapidly prices have accelerated in recent months.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has bestowed Cape Town’s highest Civic Honour – the Freedom of the City – on two of its cultural icons.

Jaden Smith has a big notch in his belt after his Paris Fashion Week debut as Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Creative Director.

A Cape Town couple plan to launch WattWallet, a pay later prepaid electricity app to help households who run out of power before payday.

Japan moved closer to restarting its biggest nuclear facility after local approval, reversing a shutdown imposed after 2011 earthquake disaster.

Several factors are expected to drive rent increases in 2026.

Nigerian police acknowledged mass abductions at churches in northern Kaduna after pressure mounted over conflicting official accounts.

Dark Horse SC swaps out the standard 5.0-litre V8 for a 5.2-litre supercharged V8.

It is more expensive to mine Bitcoin in South Africa than in the United States, a new analysis shows.

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.

As countries push ahead with digital transformation, infrastructure planning is evolving. It is no longer only about connectivity and platforms; it is also about building the skills pipeline that allows citizens and businesses to use technology effectively and securely at scale. In South Africa, the skills-and-infrastructure link is especially real for young people entering the […]

The VW Polo is a staple of the South African auto scene, but its price tag has grown considerably over the last few years.

A major South African airline has halted all flights to one airport until Valentine’s Day.

Motoring retail giant Motus is facing legal action following its decision to retrench dozens of workers in South Africa.

Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.

Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.