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For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The South African Government’s National Development Plan 2030 planned to reduce unemployment from 24.9% to 6%. However, it increased to over 30%.

Dr Anthony Turton warned 20 years ago that South Africa was facing a water crisis. Instead of being praised for his foresight, he was suspended.

On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.

The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.

Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises

The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender’s crimes.

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.

In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State.

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.

The Department of Employment and Labour has published new Bills for public comment, which looks to introduce new working hour laws.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Keep track of the live scoring as the Lions host the Stormers in what should be an entertaining URC clash on Saturday.

As the eighth series of Netflix’s hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big celebrity playground?

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery concedes his Premier League title “dreams” are over, but will they resurrect their Champions League hopes?

Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?

It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...

The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind promises a woof-tastic Family Fun Day next weekend. Take a look…

Prince Harry seemingly commented on the arrest of his uncle, disgraced ex-Prince Andrew, who was linked to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.

Twenty years after her shock passing, mystery still clouds the death of talented R&B singer Tsakani ‘TK’ Mhinga…

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will be visible in our skies just after dinner time on Saturday, February 28.

A cracking encounter between the Lions and Stormers is set to be battled out at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Military Ombud said although it reached its target for the resolution of cases, it exceeded its budget

Water war rooms have been established to address the crisis after the floods damaged water systems

SUV will be offered for the first time in GR Sport guise with 235kW of power.

Early trials of the drug VIR-5500 showed it shrinking tumours in some patients

A new drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown promise in early trials experts have said, with the medication shrinking tumours in some patients.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in many countries, including the US and UK. About 1.5 million men are diagnosed worldwide each year.

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Anthropic says it would be “legally unsound” for the Pentagon to blacklist its technology after talks over military use of its artificial intelligence models broke down.

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

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

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.

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.