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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old girl whose naked and decapitated body was discovered in a bush in Pharare village

The Met Police issues a written warning to two officers and apologises to anyone affected.

Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism related.

Three people have died in a crash on the Du Toitskloof road near Paarl.

More than 500 people were evacuated to the Setshabelo Primary School after their homes were flooded.

Huawei has hosted its AI Data Center Innovation Summit in Egypt as part of the Huawei Intelligent Africa Congress 2026, releasing the Northern Africa AIDC Reference Design White Paper to provide design and construction guidance for AI data center facilities across the region. Themed “Advancing Industrial All Intelligence for Africa,” the summit brought together customers […]

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Shakira’s appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Germany’s defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

South Africans are slowly starting to think twice about living abroad, with a small but notable number of expats returning home.

The Garden Route is no longer just appealing to local movers, with international buyers also interested in the coastal area.

Sectional titles and complexes in South Africa are seeing a massive influx of short-term rentals, which can cause serious issues with scheme rules.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced that the local elections will be held on November 4

IEC’s Masego Sheburi says they will be launching 2026 election campaign later in May

Herman Mashaba described the announcement as the beginning of a brighter future for South Africans

Junior Springboks head coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his matchday squad ahead of their second-round U20 Rugby Championship encounter against Australia.

Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring is the “ultimate comeback” as the fighter prepares for a bout against Kristian Prenga in July.

An Orlando Pirates star may be heading for the exit door as his contract winds down, with his agent already searching for a new club.

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team’s failure to reach the play-offs.

Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence

The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the Mughayyir boys’ secondary school, where he was studying in ninth grade.

Aws collapsed instantly, bleeding heavily. More shots rang out as his friends ran to his...

The Cape Town suburb of Pinelands and its ‘dry’ status face a fresh test as residents weigh in on a new liquor licence application.

Chris Brown is a father to three older children from previous relationships.

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Singer Chris Brown says he was just as surprised to hear news reports about a shooting near his house.

Mazwi Kubheka returned home in the early hours of Sunday morning after receiving treatment in hospital.

Having recovered from back surgery, Bothma became the ninth South African woman to run under 2:30:00.

‘The stripped-down lifestyle is quite liberating. You realise how little you actually need.’

Solid sedan has a lot of competition not only in its own stable, but from the whole of the industry.

This $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at the cost of nearly everything else.

A Bluetooth tracker can prevent vacation hell, aka arriving at the beach sans bathing suit. Here are our travel tips for using one.

From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.

China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.

Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.

The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.

TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.