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Caspar San Giorgio, 38, of no fixed address was arrested on Friday.

South Africa has offered Glencore’s ferrochrome smelting venture and Samancor Chrome’s operations cheaper electricity in a bid to save jobs.

Mohamed Salah is once again regularly starting for Liverpool but is this the start of a long goodbye for the record-breaking Egyptian at Anfield

England captain Leah Williamson tells presenter Kelly Somers about her journey in football – and life away from the game.

On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.

The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.

Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender’s crimes.

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

The Department of Employment and Labour has published new Bills for public comment, which looks to introduce new working hour laws.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

British number three Katie Boulter fails to build on a brilliant start against Jasmine Paolini in the Merida Open quarter-finals.

Leah Williamson speaks to Kelly Somers on The Football Interview.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Lions host the Stormers in what should be an entertaining URC clash on Saturday.

Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?

It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...

The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind promises a woof-tastic Family Fun Day next weekend. Take a look…

Prince Harry seemingly commented on the arrest of his uncle, disgraced ex-Prince Andrew, who was linked to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.

Twenty years after her shock passing, mystery still clouds the death of talented R&B singer Tsakani ‘TK’ Mhinga…

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will be visible in our skies just after dinner time on Saturday, February 28.

Motherhood often rewrites the script at work, but it can become a challenging period for moms. The struggle to return to work is real.

A cracking encounter between the Lions and Stormers is set to be battled out at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Military Ombud said although it reached its target for the resolution of cases, it exceeded its budget

Water war rooms have been established to address the crisis after the floods damaged water systems

Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers

Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa

Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his right, perched on a rocky wall, sits a beautiful lizard. Its body is coated in charcoal-black tones speckled with...

Early trials of the drug VIR-5500 showed it shrinking tumours in some patients

A new drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown promise in early trials experts have said, with the medication shrinking tumours in some patients.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in many countries, including the US and UK. About 1.5 million men are diagnosed worldwide each year.

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Anthropic says it would be “legally unsound” for the Pentagon to blacklist its technology after talks over military use of its artificial intelligence models broke down.

South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.

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

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.