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South Africa

Ambushed KZN officers were on undercover operation: SAPS

President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections

Northern Cape residents urged to avoid flooded areas

World

Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act

Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon

Trump says he spoke with Putin about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine

Africa

‘How are we going to get back home?’ Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

African athletes need support and protection – Kebinatshipi

Business

Extra public holiday on the cards in South Africa – with a date confirmed

Big changes on the cards for salary negotiations in South Africa

IDC shifts from lender to industrial catalyst as government sets out reform agenda

Politics

Malatji denies role in TMPD ad hoc security contracts

President announces 4th November as date for LGE

Almost all municipalities are affected by the water crisis: Ramaphosa

Sport

‘Too much to handle’ – Bright on social media abuse

‘Hungry’ Wrexham to monitor results during Boro test

‘Every team has weaknesses’ – Bath up to Bordeaux challenge, says Van Graan

Education

Kenya: State Funding to Public Universities Drops By Sh13bn

What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work?

Kenya: No, Kenya Has Not Postponed the Reopening of Schools Due to Floods

Lifestyle

‘We did it for you Jhb’: Hellen Zille ‘awaits arrest’?

Ferguson family celebrates Shona Ferguson’s 52nd birthday

South Africa gets another public holiday – CONFIRMED

Entertainment

Surgically refreshed BMW 7 Series officially revealed

Iran’s supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar

Raygun’s new challenge: why the viral Olympic breakdancer is no longer at her university post

Science/Tech

Schreiber suspends home affairs officials over fake AI references

OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins

Boomi Builds Analyst Momentum Across Integration, API Management, Data Management, and Agentic AI

Motoring

Audi A1 on its way out – Here’s what you can buy instead

The best way for car brands to reach South African customers

Oil price shock as Brent Crude hits $126 – But will it affect May’s fuel price?

Health

Mother and baby unit a ‘significant step forward’

The truth about taking testosterone

How can a heart rate tracker help you?