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South Africa’s government is facing mounting pressure to explain Iran’s participation in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, a move that has further soured Pretoria’s already fractious ties with the US.

The Ekurhuleni municipality evicted more than 300 households from its Airport Park Phase 2 property in Germiston on Monday morning, over allegations of nonpayment of rent and services by residents.

Under normal circumstances, South Africa’s move to a lower inflation target would have come with serious short-term pain. However, the Reserve Bank received an unexpected gift in 2025.

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

At least 39 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain Sunday, police said. Efforts to recover the bodies are continuing, and the death toll is likely to rise.

The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.

At least 39 people have died in what local officials are calling Spain’s worst rail crash in more than a decade.

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

The police ministry has revealed that the attempted ‘national shutdown’ in 2023 cost the country R370 million in additional operational costs.

What is at the top of your list when you’re looking for alternative car insurance? Is it affordable premiums, awesome service or great benefits? Or maybe it’s a combination of all of the above?

VEA Capital Partners has acquired a large stake in Freedom of Movement following the retailer’s massive growth in South Africa.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s decision to extend deadline for public comment on online gambling tax

Great Britain are drawn away to Australia in the qualifying round for the Billie Jean King Cup on 10-11 April.

England trio Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton and Charlie Dean are among the eight new signings made by London Spirit for the 2026 season.

Wales’ unified world champion Lauren Price says she has turned down a return to the Royal Albert Hall to defend her welterweight titles in Wales.

Here are the kick off times for the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates as the Betway Premiership resumes.

Strathclyde University said last month that it planned to cut almost 80 jobs to try to save £35m.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

A Western Cape coloured Afrikaner couple have spoken out on their decision to join the US refugee resettlement programme…

And has been underperforming average global growth for 15 years.

Champ Gavin Lerena crosses the Atlantic.

Coach Johan Ackermann said the Bulls are still looking for an 80-minute performance ahead of a tough game in Scotland.

Organisations achieve ROI by embedding governance, explainability and trusted frameworks early on, says SAS.

The world’s largest fully-electric and plug-in hybrid carmaker has not shared any details about its sales in South Africa since launching locally in mid-2023.

Defence priorities, AI and a possible SpaceX IPO are fuelling renewed global investment in space technology.

The Department of Transport is still waiting for cabinet approval to produce driver’s licences through an agreement with Home Affairs.

Unroadworthy vehicles on South Africa’s roads can have an impact on the severity of crashes.

The Honda Elevate is the ultimate compact SUV in South Africa, and is priced from just R3,899 per month.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?

Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a “normal life”.