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South Africa is prioritising a review of GLP-1 drugs for state healthcare use

The Sunday Times understands that former RET members had been lobbying NEC members to have the president resign

Five people were killed and six passengers sustained serious injuries after a passenger bus accident on the R33 Amsterdam/Piet Retief road in Mpumalanga on Monday.

Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia in Brisbane.

They were both granted R20 000 rands bail with stringent conditions attached.

Zungu is the third witness to be called by the defence to testify in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The two allegedly tried bribing a Hawks officer who’s probing corruption allegations at the hospital

Santaco will be active at major taxi ranks, routes, and hotspots to ensure safer travel.

A Gallup poll suggests 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad if they could. Women who took the plunge tell us why.

Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Construction has started on another huge shopping mall, which will anchor the new Leratong City in Gauteng.

The county council says the scheme provides free heating upgrades and prioritizes the most vulnerable.

It is not too late to secure your place in the Durban University of Technology’s Master’s and Doctoral programmes for 2026.

Headteacher Jade Hunter says she has not encountered generosity and goodwill like this before.

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi questioned over her alleged shielding of Mkhwanazi

Police Minister is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria at 2pm.

ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula says NGC will not be about the removal of President Ramaphosa

Senzo Mchunu and Dr Imogen Mashaz set to appear before the Madlanga Commission onTuesday

The draw for the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday, 3 December at 11:00 (SA time).

Eben Etzebeth will soon find out what suspension he faces after his red card incident against Wales last weekend.

World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.

James Trafford eyes Manchester City exit, Jean-Philippe Mateta is wanted by AC Milan, Atletico Madrid are ready to sell Conor Gallagher, plus more.

SASSA operating hours are being extended over December. But applicants reveal the struggle of having to make repeat trips. Here’s why …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expounded on Lenacapavir’s strong potential to treat and prevent HIV in South Africa.

More than two million SASSA-Postbank clients risk having their payment means terminated at the end of December 2025. Here’s why …

The Stormers are in fine form, having started their season with six straight wins, and will want to make that seven in the Champions Cup against Bayonne.

The funding standstill is forcing some ECD principals to take on teaching roles.

Without swift consequences against uncooperative and lying witnesses, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promises of integrity remain empty words.

Dada Morero now faces a regional ANC conference where he will fight for his position as regional leader.

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno says that Discovery Bank integrating digital asset support directly into its mobile banking platforms marks a significant shift for mainstream crypto adoption.

Working as a mercenary or fighting on behalf of another government, or assisting their military, has been a crime in South Africa since 1998.

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BYD will push a software update to almost 90,000 vehicles in China after the national regulator said manufacturing defects in battery packs pose safety risks. 

A new feature in public parking spaces will allow owners to “lock” their number plates to prevent vehicle theft.

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.