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Stadium Management SA’s (SMSA) glitchy new ticketing system disappointed once again as thousands of spectators attending Saturday’s Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Stadium at FNB Stadium entered the venue with unscanned tickets.

It’s reported that one child survived the shack fire ordeal, in Ballito.

Police are on the look-out as out-of-contract security guards in Limpopo demand to be rehired.

Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban

FEDSAS says the decision to slash funding for private schools was implemented unilaterally

The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. “Operation Epic Fury” will be “massive and ongoing,” President Trump said Saturday morning.

In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

In Kyiv’s darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States”.

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.

New data shows that this small Eastern Cape town recorded one of the highest numbers of sales in 2025. 

Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran.

The Greengate Lifestyle Centre is under construction and is a key part of the Mooikloof Smart City.

While the national rollout of the AARTO system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear.

The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.

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.

Daniil Medvedev says it it “not how I wanted to win” the Dubai Tennis Championships title after Tallon Griekspoor withdraws because of injury.

Sahibzada Farhan hits his second century of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to boost Pakistan’s chances of a wide margin victory over Sri Lanka to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in the Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium, lifting the Buccaneers to the top of the Betway Premiership table.

The GAA’s Annual Congress at Croke Park is disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz.

The education secretary wants a fairer system and the Tories have leapt in with their own plan – but why now?

For anyone who attended university in England in the last 15 or so years, the idea of student loans feeling like some sort of debt trap is hardly news. But three weeks ago, when the journalist Oli Dugmore discussed this on the BBC’s Question Time, it felt like a moment.

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Idris Elba got his role on ‘The Wire’ after his savings had long run out.

Demi Moore is a chameleon who stays on trend and defies age in every decade.

Lupita Nyong’o is campaigning for ‘Make Fibroids Count’.

Once operational, the new MyCiti south-east service will connect commuters from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran a few times in recent months

Could this be the final straw for Chiefs’ co-head coaches?

Chiefs remained fourth with 30 points after 17 games.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 1 March 2026.

America’s journey back to the moon has run into a few missteps. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman is banking on a new approach.

As Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran this morning, Iranians received mysterious push notifications saying that “help is on the way,” promising amnesty if they surrender.

As Iranian missiles targeted US-linked sites across the Gulf, the UAE’s missile shield was activated in real-time.

Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase more than previously anticipated this March.

Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

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

With 107kW of power on tap from the 1 300cc boxer engine, you’ll never run out of power.

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.