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The family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has launched an urgent high court application in Pretoria after his body was allegedly removed without permission from a mortuary by South African police and Zambian authorities, escalating a cross-border dispute over his final resting place

Sundowns dropped points for the first time this year after drawing with Stellenbosch

Planning a South African getaway? Prepare to dig much deeper. From a massive tourism boom to soaring municipal tariffs, costs are surging.

The South African Communist Party is expected to brief the media on Thursday to address the ANC’s remarks regarding the tripartite partner’s decision to go at it alone in the upcoming municipal elections.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and city manager, Kagiso Lerutla are applying for bail

Phiri was responsible for security deployment in the City of Tshwane.

Court in KuGompo to hear bail application of Principal, who allegedly killed his business partner

Two men have been arrested in Manzana, Mpumalanga, for alleged illegal hunting.

Americans who moved to Vietnam and Thailand say their lives are now lower-stress and lower-cost. But glamorous videos on TikTok don’t tell the whole story.

Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters.

In Russia, expanding state restrictions on the Internet are frustrating daily life for millions — and sending President Putin’s approval ratings on a rare downward spiral.

{embargoed until 5am April 23} We hear from the winner of the World Press Photo Award.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

The Department of Home Affairs has moved the end of the green barcoded ID book forward, with grander plans now set for the future.

While a trading routine is often touted as a one-size-fits-all solution, with traders working fixed hours, adhering to a strict schedule, and spending considerable time in front of a screen, this is far from the truth.

Clicks is opening 10 new differentiated concept stores, which are launching in its current 2026 financial year.

The South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the Local Government Elections independently.

The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality and political Interference in the justice system.

Tolashe allegedly registered luxury vehicles donated by the Chinese embassy in her children’s names.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations trip to France.

New Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten says understanding the island’s cricketing identity will be central to rebuilding the team.

Eben Etzebeth, who is sidelined again with injury, will have played hardly any rugby by the time the Springboks’ season starts.

MMA South Africa has taken disciplinary action against Senegal fighter Adama Diop following an incident at EFC 132.

More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with Send

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have been forced to cut back on support for children with special educational needs due to a financial crisis “more than a decade in the making”, according to a poll.

Seven out of 10 (71%) leaders say they have cut down on teaching assistants...

Government advisers call for review of rules that cause loss of household income when a child takes up job training

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning valuable job training opportunities because of a little-known welfare “apprenticeship penalty” that can leave their families out of pocket by as much as £340 a week.

The problem is caused by benefit rules that classify a...

Eskom is turning its attention to the next battle: making electricity affordable for ordinary South Africans.

The department said it will continue prioritising the maintenance and upgrading of strategic science infrastructure.

The Presidency said Ramaphosa will be accompanied by the Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia.

Return flight between Joburg and Cape Town now costs at least R4 000 …

A series of stunning findings about great apes’ mental capabilities in recent years has transformed how we see our closest relatives

Clear plastic cups and pitchers adorned the wooden table in Des Moines, Iowa. Invisible juice was poured and presented to Kanzi, who enthusiastically chose the fake filled cup, playing along with the man who had come to visit. In many ways, it was the...

Sony’s new Inzone H6 Air is a departure from the typical gaming headset design, and I’m on board.

Braam Bothma sentenced by the Bloemfontein Regional Court following convictions for theft and damage of essential infrastructure.

The City of Cape Town has confirmed that construction of a wall to secure the N2 “hell run” will go ahead.

Global fuel prices may never return to normal.

Buying a brand new car is not always an option for South Africa’s motorists.

BMW will introduce the all-new 7 Series in South Africa later this year.

Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.

A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.

Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.