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The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has begun construction on its long-awaited R20 billion Granger Bay expansion.

US tariffs of 50% on India have hit textile sector hard with orders stalled and businesses asked to absorb some tariffs.

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

It came hours after US Secretary of State Rubio assured Israeli PM Netanyahu of unwavering US support.

Chief Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

Sibusiso Zitha admitted he stabbed his partner multiple times in front of their 10-year-old daughter

Concerned parents shut down the Poseidon Primary School on Monday in protest over the water outage.

Some business owners say they have not been paid by NSFAS in a year.

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

President Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.

Marco Rubio was a guest of honour at contentious tunnel excavated under Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

For many South Africans, selecting a medical aid can feel overwhelming – with too many plans, too much jargon, and too little time.

Johannesburg’s MMC for Human Settlements has vowed to clamp down on the rapid growth of illegal settlements.

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

The Minister announced on Friday last week that BMIT had been appointed.

MK Party is set to challenge the legality of the commission before the High Court in Pretoria.

Meet the Great Britain team bidding for a maiden Billie Jean King Cup title, with their tie against Japan live on the BBC.

There have been some recent calls for Jacques Nienaber to return to the Springboks, and he has now made a decision on his future.

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With 39 players at Naturena, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has said loans are on the cards before the window shuts on 22 September.

Gary Kirsten was a top international player and coach but rates his work in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha as one of the highlights of his cricketing career

Photographs by Chris de Beer-Procter

It’s just after 3pm on a Friday and 22-year-old Sinelethu Yaso is in her happy place. Her spotless cricket whites pop against the synthetic green turf, while the upbeat rhythms of kwaito music waft on the...

Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at Westminster

Parents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England took their fight to parliament on Monday, where the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, warned the prime minister: “Get this wrong and you are out.”

Up to 700 parents, many carrying colourful,...

Outspoken muso The Kiffness claims he lost a half a million business deal over his support of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk.

‘The journey of self-acceptance has been an incredible life lesson,” Siphelo Bayana opens up about his engagement and sexuality.

Too soon, too insensitive? A South African bed company has come under fire for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death in an advertisement…

The event was held at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Bhala made history as the first African solo photographer to exhibit at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Married at First Sight SA has been screened for 11 weeks on Showmax, and each episode brings even more emotion and drama. The series follows four couples navigating married life in real time.

The couple announced their engagement in June this year after rekindling their romance.

The pieces are finally moving into place for one of the most significant media deals in South African corporate history.

ISPs planning to offer Octotel’s multi-gigabit home and business fibre packages have revealed when the products should become available.

Ethereum Price and Litecoin are firmly at the center of trading as investors weigh short-term volatility against long-term technology. Both tokens are major players in the world of digital assets, but much of today’s crypto news is pointing to new projects with new solutions.  Within this wave of new projects, Remittix (RTX) has arrived with […]

Solana continues to show resilience as one of the strongest altcoins heading into the final stretch of 2025. The token has traded steadily in the $235-$240 range, up over 6% in the past day, with technicals and sentiment leaning bullish. Analysts point to the $200 zone as solid support, buyers have repeatedly stepped in whenever […]

Being loaded with a pair of wine barrels as its first task proved easy, though a bigger job lies and wait.

Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.

In the latest callback, 5 676 Rangers in four countries are being summoned.

Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.