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Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
The Kremlin said on Thursday it was still interested in pursuing peace talks on Ukraine despite a large and deadly overnight strike by Russian on Kyiv.
THE GATHERING 2025: Government in ‘phase two’ of plan to recover stolen Gupta money, says deputy NPA director
The ‘fixers’ of South Africa’s damaged state say progress is real: SARS collected R2.3-trillion last year, visa backlogs have been cleared, billions in looted assets have been frozen and the Guptas’ money could still come home.
‘My friend got hit in the back’: Witnesses describe terror of Minneapolis school shooting
One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.
Top Boy star Micheal Ward in court on rape charges
The actor has previously said he denies the charges of rape and sexual assault “entirely”.
LEADING FROM THE FRONT: SA’s Hamish Lovemore is adding his name to canoeing history one race at time
On-form South African canoeist Hamish Lovemore is focused on adding to his medal tally at the Canoe Marathon World Championships in Hungary.
LEADING FROM THE FRONT: SA’s Hamish Lovemore is adding his name to canoeing history one race at a time
On-form South African canoeist Hamish Lovemore is focused on adding to his medal tally at the Canoe Marathon World Championships in Hungary.
WHAT’S COOKING: A thyme-infused braai loaf to entice the spring
A cast-iron pot, a supply of hot coals and enough time on your hands to tend the dough while it rises and then wait for it to cook, surrounded by coals; that’s an afternoon worth planning for, and a way to conjure up a loaf of bread when the power is off.
No spot in World Cup squad for Van Niekerk, says Mashimbyi
Dane van Niekerk will not be part of the Proteas Women World Cup squad, head coach Mandla Mashimbyi confirmed on Wednesday.
Trump and the NFL – why it’s complicated
After a lawsuit and many failed team bids, Donald Trump looked to have ended his 40-year feud with the NFL – but is their relationship set for another twist?
WATCH | Bicycle delivery service pitch bags top prize in Kasi SME challenge
A business idea sparked by a moment of “laziness” has earned 27-year-old Collin Nkosi the top prize of R200,000 at the 2025 Kasi Pitch Challenge.
Mexico to suspend package shipments to US as tariff exemption set to expire
US tariff exemption on packages worth $800 or less due to end this week.
Russia dismisses report that its surveillance drones are flying over US weapons routes in Germany
The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed a New York Times report that Russia or its proxies were flying surveillance drones over routes the US and its allies use to ferry military supplies through eastern Germany.
THE GATHERING 2025: Shamila Batohi says there has ‘definitely’ been sabotage in the NPA, but denies crisis
Prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi says she’s focused on rebuilding the NPA after it was decimated in the State Capture era, which is ‘not an overnight thing’.
News24 | Old images from Cape Town falsely linked to recent taxi violence in Johannesburg
Old images of Cape Town taxi violence are being recycled online and falsely linked to recent unrest in Johannesburg. Posts claiming a teenager lost 18 taxis to arson are misleading – the pictures actually show fires from earlier this year in Nyanga.
Isuzu launches exclusive new D-Max X-Rider Black
Only 150 units available of the blacked out double cab with bold styling, a premium interior and rugged performance.
Cops have the last laugh in these two cases
Limpopo police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembi Hadebe says officers will not hesitate to act within the ambit of the law to protect themselves and state property.
Bafana coach Broos includes Mbokazi in his squad for WC qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria
Bafana Bafana Hugo Broos coach has included teenage Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi in the squad to take on Lesotho and Nigeria in crucial Fifa World Cup qualifiers at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein next month.