Two hospitalised after light aircraft crashes north of Durban
A crash was reported on Tuesday near Beachwood, just before Virginia Airport, north of Durban.
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To what extent is Israel reshaping the occupied West Bank?
Israel is rapidly expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
DOWNTOWN LOOKING UP: Field of dreams — Jozi’s inner city gets an educational makeover
The Maharishi Invincibility Institute in Marshalltown, Johannesburg is aiming to turn this downtown precinct into an enlightening space where thousands of students can learn, live and play.
South Africans deserve a budget that makes sense – DA
The DA says it made it clear from the onset that under no circumstances does it believe there should be a budget framework that has a VAT hike.
How the housing crisis is driving up council tax
The cost of temporary accommodation is adding further pressure to council budgets.
UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds
Jonathan Reynolds says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can reach a deal to get an exemption.
Huge gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Malaysia
A huge fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has injured more than 30 people and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
Disabled ice skater brings gold medal back from Special Olympics
A figure skater from Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, retuned to a hero’s welcome after winning gold at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
MaMkhize’s financial turmoil deepens as Royal AM sale faces hurdles
MaMkhize faces mounting financial challenges as her tax woes continue, impacting her Royal AM football club.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday
At least six of the court’s eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office.
WATCH LIVE | ANC briefing on outcomes of NEC meeting
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is briefing the media on the outcomes of the party’s NEC meeting which took place at the weekend, with the budget being top of the agenda.SowetanLIVE
DSBD launches digital platform to empower small businesses
The Department of Small Business Development launches DSBD Connect, a digital platform to formaliSe spaza shops.
KZN woman grateful for survival after seeing both her sisters shot
A KwaZulu-Natal security guard told the mother of his three children to say her prayers seconds before he shot her in the head, killing her, on Sunday afternoon.
Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law
Nepal has 5 million child brides. A proposal to lower the marriage age could imperil millions more, mothers warn.
Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut again, testing fragile truce with Hezbollah
Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least three people and wounded seven others.
V&A Waterfront luxury expansion to boost retail economy
Discover how Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is transforming into South Africa’s premier luxury shopping destination
WATCH | DA briefs media ahead of finance committee meeting
National DA spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, said the party was still in discussion with the ANC to establish the best outcomes of the budget for South Africans. SowetanLIVE
Missing girl was seen paddling in River Thames
Residents near the scene say the child was playing in the water during a day off from school.
Limpopo teacher accused of raping pupil (13) arrested
A 58-year-old teacher from Limpopo sought in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old pupil has been arrested.
Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options?
US president hints at serving third term despite constitutional limits, while allies say he’s exploring potential paths.
What would be a good season for Tsunoda at Red Bull?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.