SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:58
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms in five provinces, damaging waves in the Western Cape, and hot and humid conditions in the Eastern Cape.
Gold prices rose on Friday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies and U.S.-Iran tensions underpinned the metal’s safe-haven appeal and put it on track for a seventh straight monthly gain.
Strong winds fanned a fire above Military Road in the Bo-Kaap, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Mark Bosch said on Friday afternoon.
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Washington’s ambassador in Jerusalem reportedly told staff those wishing to leave should do so “today”.
Elon Musk accused Mexico’s president of taking orders from cartel bosses. South Africans watching this play out have seen the script before.
In 2025, South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw a significant 73% growth, driven primarily by used hybrid sales, which accounted for 85% of the NEVs sold and showed a 76% increase from 2024.
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Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC’s culture and media editor writes.
Political parties have appointed senior members to serve on the new committee overseeing the Presidency.
The FIFA World Cup is upon us, and today marks exactly 104 days before the global showpiece in Mexico, Canada and the US.
South Africa’s richest city is in talks with the National Treasury to address mounting financial troubles ahead of local government elections expected to be the most closely contested in Johannesburg’s history.
Businessman Calvin Mojalefa Mathibeli has been ordered to retract defamatory statements he made on social media and repeated in radio and TV interviews.
The result – in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years – has renewed criticism of Sir Keir’s leadership from Labour MPs.
The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.
South African runner Adriaan Wildschutt aims to become the first athlete to complete a sub-27-minute 10km on African soil, competing against Kenyan Isaac Kibet Ndiema at the Absa Run Your City Gqebera 10km.
The Prem aims to expand to 12 teams by 2029-30, but new entrants will be judged on a range of criteria, rather than winning promotion on the pitch.
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain’s main opposition party says.