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How Germany’s Zeina Nassar – who makes her pro debut on Wednesday – rewrote boxing’s rules about fighting in a hijab.

US President Donald Trump is sending senior negotiators to meet Vladimir Putin to push for a deal to end Russia’s war.

Six wickets by Simon Harmer in Guwahati allowed South Africa to sweep their two-match Test series with India.

Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in island as Taipei announces new defence spending.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

Bongani Nkosi had pleaded guilty to involvement in the rape of four females aged between 16 and 28. 

Flash floods swept away three people and damaged homes as well as roads.

The four suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Serious Commercial Crimes Court.

Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women.

Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

They argue the law – which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts – is unconstitutional.

Son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert was a fan favourite this season.

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Luxury South African shopping mall Sandton City has achieved a occupancy rate of 99.9%, marking a significant milestone for any retail centre in the country.

Packaged goods and food producer Tiger Brands has seen a significant increase in its earnings for the 2025 financial year, with the group undertaking a major brand refresh as it signals a new era.

South Africa is betting on a new ‘butterfly strategy’ and trade agreements with other countries and economic blocs, as relations with the United States deteriorate.

 Attempted murder accused and alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala testifies.

The commission is probing criminality, political interference and corruption in the judiciary.

The Truth and Reconciliation Cases Commission continues with hearings.

Hawks member Paul Radebe told the Madlanga Commission that he first met Malcolm X in 2022.

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been cleared to play in the opening matches of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates may be level on points with Mamelodi Sundowns, but one key stat shows gives the Buccaneers psychological edge.

BBC Sport speaks to German boxer Zeina Nassar about how she helped change German amateur boxing regulations so she could compete in long sleeves and a headscarf at the age of 14.

The procedures for determining the composition of the 12 groups at FIFA World Cup 2026 has now been confirmed.

What does it mean to lose a language? And what does it take to save it? Those were the big questions being asked in Barcelona recently

There’s an Irish saying, tír gan teanga, tír gan anam: a country without a language is a country without a soul. Representatives of some of Europe’s estimated 60 minority languages – or minoritised, as they define them – met in Barcelona recently to...

Cancer cases are set to double by 2030, businesses need clear policies to manage cancer in the workplace.

This weekend, rescue dogs in Gqeberha have the chance to shine at Save-a-Pet’s Rescue Dog Show and Market.

JSE-listed IT services group iOCO – previously EOH Holdings – has appointed Lerato Pule to its board of directors.

Protect against brute force password guessing by throttling the rate of attempts, locking devices after more than 10 unsuccessful attempts and multi-factor authentication.

If you’re a member of a medical scheme, you should know about Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs). These are the benefits that are, by law, offered to ALL medical scheme members, no matter the scheme and guarantee access and cover to a minimum defined list of benefits. The intention is to ensure all members of medical […]

South Africa’s payment system is shifting rapidly as fintech innovation, crypto adoption and digital transformation accelerate.

Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

Title, effectively became decided after the first 10 km of the main event on Saturday.

Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the “sugar tax”, the Health Secretary has announced.