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Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Deputy minister of transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa emphasised to parliament that shutting down the Road Accident Fund is not an option, as it would adversely affect the poor

Pirates are in a great position to win their first championship since 2011/12

Judge Olivier adjourned court to tomorrow after arguments; Matthews guilty of Mandy Bailey murder.

Two people have been critically injured after their light aircraft crashed in Midrand.

The new mayor says a sizable percentage of rural communities still have no access to clean water.

The court heard in January last year that the retired magistrate was killed at his smallholding.

Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s former ambassador to Washington, is being investigated over claims he leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.

The Winter Olympics brings hundreds of the world’s best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across two and a half weeks. Here’s how to follow along.

As the United States considers possible military action against Iran, it’s also weighing another military move — withdrawing the last U.S. forces from Syria.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

The headquarters of the collapsed South African bank, VBS Mutual Bank, will be officially going under the hammer this month, with the auctioneers hoping to recover as much as it can for creditors.

Witness F is giving evidence at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

The DA won a seat from the ANC in Langeberg Ward four by-election.

EFF leader Julius Malema addresses the media on the outcomes of the EFF meeting at the weekend.

Zuma and Thales failed to convince the court that another court would come to a different conclusion

A key update has recently been provided about the injury recovery of a Springbok star, who has been fighting off retirement talk.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says improving the team’s discipline during the Six Nations “starts with me” as he admitted he must set a better example for the squad.

Kaizer Chiefs face a demanding February across three competitions, with Betway Premiership, CAF Confederation Cup and Nedbank Cup tests.

Neo Maema, who recently confirmed interest from Kaizer Chiefs, has revealed he is still a Mamelodi Sundowns player despite contrary reports.

Draft regulations have been published that propose limits for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use in South Africa.

ICE in? Gayton McKenzie has backed US President Donald Trump’s administration, including the recent violent clashes with immigrants.

The rapist lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.

Khawula continued to share posts about more people, including ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, and he paid the price.

On Tuesday, Witness F denied having introduced Sibiya and Matlala.

Instead of using AI as a coach, our AI chatbots just began talking to each other, as we became human facilitators for an AI love story. Now that’s what I call dystopian.

A senior executive has admitted the broadcaster made mistakes with its sweeping Afrikaans programming changes, but AfriForum wants more information about how the decisions were taken without proper market research.

Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.

The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for South Africa’s cheapest hatchback.

A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.