Listen to emergency call of Australian boy who swam for hours to save family
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Cheating biathlete apologises to ex-girlfriend and team-mate
Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.
Proteas survive the maddest game in World Cup history
SA need two super overs to beat Afghanistan to keep alive their hopes in T20 World Cup
Political party to take action after top South African school’s alleged anti-Jewish action
The Freedom Front Plus said that it will take action against the “alarming pattern of anti-Semitism and the marginalisation of minority groups within the educational sector”.
EDUCATION BLUES: Staff in limbo as Educor flouts CCMA order to pay more than R1.3m
Former employees of City Varsity’s Educor are stuck in limbo after Educor ignored a ruling by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to compensate staff for constructive dismissal amounting to more than R1.3-million, despite a formal order to settle debts by the end of January 2026.
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Joburg water crisis: Six key things from mayor Morero’s press conference on Wednesday
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city is working on the challenges plaguing residents who have not had water for weeks.
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Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city is working on the challenges plaguing residents who have not had water for weeks.
Good news for Standard Bank clients who need a new smart ID
Standard Bank will roll out smart ID applications and renewals at select branches as part of Home Affairs’ plan to expand access to secure identification methods in South Africa.
Verstappen fastest in first morning of Bahrain test
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ends the first morning of the first Bahrain test with the fastest time.
Capitec’s new era kicks off with a bang
The 2026 financial year marked a period of big changes for Capitec, which have seemingly paid off, with the bank expecting an up to 25% jump in earnings.
Soweto Derby: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates SOLD OUT!
This season’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be no different as it is again a sold out affair.
Johannesburg residents should not have to pay for water they do not have
A new ‘water war room’ has been created, with Mayor Dada Morero saying that the city has incorrectly billed thousands of residents for water they didn’t consume.
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WEATHER BEATEN: Flood-hit Limpopo remains in ‘active disaster phase’ as schools and clinics battle
In the Limpopo village of Mapayeni, near Giyani, schools and clinics are striving to return to normal operations after the flooding disruptions in mid-January. The province remains in the ‘active disaster phase’ as the local government seeks to address millions of rand in infrastructure damage.
Soweto derby tickets sold out
The Soweto derby tickets were quickly sold out after going on sale, leading to physical tickets being made available at Shoprite, Checkers, and uSave shops
Olympics-Biathlon-Tearful Norwegian confesses to cheating on girlfriend, begs forgiveness after bronze medal win
Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid followed up his bronze medal in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday with a stunning confession that he had cheated on his girlfriend, before openly begging her for another chance.
Ten dead after shooter opens fire at high school in Canada
Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a high school in western Canada on Tuesday in one of the country’s deadliest mass casualty events in recent history.
Turkish and Greek leaders set for talks on migration, maritime borders
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will host Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday for talks likely to focus on migration and longstanding maritime disputes, as the NATO allies and historic rivals try to build on warming ties.
Israel’s Netanyahu expected to press Trump over Iran diplomacy
President Donald Trump will host Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday where the Israeli prime minister is expected to press him to widen U.S. talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats that go beyond its nuclear program.
Dragon’s Tail Via Ferrata Drakensberg: High-exposure adventure
Climb the Dragon’s Tail Via Ferrata in the Drakensberg, an exposed mountain adventure accessed via Witsieshoek with expert guides.