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Andre de Ruyter’s prediction in late 2023 that Eskom was heading down an unsustainable path where many of its best customers dump the utility in favour of alternative energy sources appears to be coming true.

What does Trump’s Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk – what you need to know.

News of the invitation emerges after the monarch acknowledged “a lot of abuse” during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

The compliance investigation follows a ruling by the Durban High Court on Tuesday

Former Registrar, Professor Steward Mothata has been ordered to apologise to Unisa.

President Ramaphosa says job creation remains government’s top priority

In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.

At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The UN says over a hundred people were killed.

The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat” to the US.

Attacks on gas facilities by Israel and Iran have escalated the war and impacted global markets. And, renowned union leader and labor rights advocate Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual abuse and rape.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

GoTyme CEO Cheslyn Jacobs says that fraudsters are relentless in South Africa, with billions lost each year.

Ackerman was cross-examined at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

As the world grapples with devastating conflicts, women and children bear the brunt.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile to answer questions in the National Assembly.

A leading Springbok is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a serious injury.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at why Super League has been afflicted with so many injuries during the early stages of the season.

The highly anticipated KwaZulu-Natal derby between Hilton College and Durban High School (DHS) has been cancelled.

The Bulls face a quick turnaround after their Stormers setback as fifth-placed Cardiff arrive at Loftus on Friday for a crucial URC clash.

Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected

Few debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an...

Jojo Robinson surprises her husband with a rented Lamborghini, impressing fans with her creative and stylish gesture.

High-speed fibre is rolling out in three South African townships, with plans to expand access to one million homes.

South African musician and philanthropist Yvonne Chaka Chaka celebrated her 61st birthday and received an awesome Forbes award in one day.

Almost half of serious illness claims are because of cancer.

Court orders detention for three teens who set fire to a school office, causing over R1 million in damage and losses.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 20 March 2026.

“There are still nine games to go and anything can happen in football.,” said Ouaddou.

Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his end-to-end encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.

A new homegrown digital platform is looking to transform how South Africans discover and participate in local events, while opening up economic opportunities in townships that have historically been overlooked. Born out of a personal challenge to access information about local events after relocating to Durban, the Kasi2Kasi App was developed to solve a widespread […]

Cullinan Holdings CIO Ryan Porter shares his top five technology priorities for business leaders in 2026.

More than 1,800 Toyota SUVs have been recalled in South Africa.

Motorists in South Africa can waste hundreds of rand in petrol letting the engine run for extended periods.

The all-new Haval H7 Black Edition has landed in South Africa.

Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.

Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.