Benin’s government says it foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who sought to “destabilise the state”. ECOWAS has now deployed soldiers as President Patrice Talon says the situation is “totally under control”.

The United Nations hit out at global “apathy” over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.

Two police officers were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at the Ritavi police station in Limpopo early on Monday morning.

George has become the latest Garden Route town to tighten water restrictions ahead of the holiday season after the municipality’s main dam’s levels dropped to 47%.

Talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ SA about renewing a content agreement for South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group have stalled over price, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles and an AI-powered navigation system were among the wares displayed at one of Africa and the Middle East’s biggest arms expos, as defence companies jostle to break into regional markets increasingly defined by drone warfare.

Hot conditions are expected in most parts of the country, followed by scattered thundershowers in some areas, according to the South African Weather Service.

What we can do at the moment is monitor the weather conditions; there’s nothing to worry about yet, writes Wandile Sihlobo.

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