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Students could be registered before the construction of a permanent campus begins.

South Africa is facing a record petrol price increase, driven by soaring oil prices after disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and compounded by higher fuel taxes.

A protest by unemployed residents and limited landfill availability have been blamed for uncollected rubbish piling up in several parts of Johannesburg, including Randburg, Cosmo City, Honeydew and Diepsloot.

Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row and Zander Fagerson is back in the starting XV as Scotland chase victory away to Ireland that could lead to a first Six Nations title.

A suspect has handed himself over to the Polokwane Police Station in the insurance killings case.

Accused in the Meyiwa trial Bongani Ntanzi has questioned the movement of his cellphone.

The school has been officially closed for the day and evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what’s being described as the “largest oil disruption in history.”

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

The number of bank branches where South Africans can get their Smart IDs has grown massively following rollouts by Capitec and Standard Bank.

President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament.

Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff becomes the first out gay man to win an individual Paralympic gold medal.

Sweden coach Graham Potter extends his contract until 2030, as the country targets World Cup qualification via play-offs.

Prop Tom McAllister makes his senior Ulster debut in Friday’s rescheduled United Rugby Championship trip to Edinburgh (19:45 GMT).

Flanker Temo Matiu will make his debut in France’s final Six Nations game against England in Paris on Saturday.

Buying property is a major financial decision, but it is also one of the most rewarding ways to build long-term security and wealth.

There are allegations that some officials could be staying in government houses illegally,

Greeff is best known for his role as Chris Ackerman in ‘Blood & Water’.

Sassa noted that some offices operate from temporary facilities, such as park homes and porta-camps, in areas where permanent infrastructure is unavailable.

“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.

Vast stretches of rural Africa remain unconnected – and closing the gap demands deep specialist skills.

Responsible AI deployment is under the spotlight as South Africa works on its Draft National AI Policy Framework.

Cases linked to illegal digital activities have been concluded in the Paarl Regional Court and the Worcester Regional Court.

The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.

Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.