A ‌Chinese-owned oil products tanker was attacked near the Strait ⁠of Hormuz on Monday, Chinese media outlet Caixin reported, as President Donald Trump ⁠launched a US plan that day to help stranded vessels but suspended it a day later.

Minster Ntshavheni says protests are a national security and reputational risk to the country

Rashid Gedel is accused of murdering Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield in October.

Cold conditions are expected for most parts of the country, but disruptive rain, winds and waves persist in the Eastern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

A man is being held on suspicion of a public order offence and possessing an offensive weapon.

Shoppers lined up in freezing temperatures outside H&M Sandton for the Stella McCartney collaboration, underscoring the enduring appeal of luxury-fashion partnerships despite mounting scrutiny over fast fashion and sustainability

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British ⁠police have arrested a man after he ⁠allegedly threatened the former Prince Andrew close to his place of residence on Wednesday, the Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday.

Jannik Sinner admits it is “tough to say” whether he would ever boycott a Grand Slam over prize money, but claims players are not getting the respect they deserve.

Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley’s “bin-man” jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the “disrespect”.

Lesego Baikedi (44) and Karabo Machogo (22) drowned in Kuruman, Northern Cape, after being swept away while attempting to cross a flooded bridge at Mecwatsaneng village.

Chi Leung “Peter” Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.

Judge says woman doesn’t pose danger to husband

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he was open to standing for a third term.

Zimbabwe said it was returning a number of foreign-owned farms that were seized during a violent land grab more than 25 years ago and pay compensation of $146 million (R2.4 billion).

Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.

National executive condemns circulation of ‘fake videos and images’ purporting to be attacks on foreigners in SA, says minister