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South Africa walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.

A fired-up Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he was more committed to Formula One than ever, as the seven-time world champion credited his resurgence in form to a change of attitude.

Verstappen had already clashed with the journalist after December’s Abu Dhabi season finale after losing the title to McLaren’s Lando Norris by just two points.

The UK’s competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

Isaac Mangena says technicians are on site to investigate the cause of the disruption.

Two suspects arrested for possession and distribution of drug facilitated sexual abuse videos

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court next month.

Khumalo is accused of assaulting complainant Bongani Radebe and pointing a firearm at him.

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”, authorities say.

At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

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South Africa has walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 27 March 2026.

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is due to appear in court on April 21.

Paratlane Motloung of MAP16 Civic Movement elected as new Maluti-A-Phofung Mayor.

A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

England were the only European country to reach the World Cup with a 100% record – so friendly opponents Uruguay could be the level of challenge they need.

Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales did all they could to prepare for penalties after their World Cup qualification bid ended with shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

The origin story of Manchester United and England’s Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton.

It’s another busy round of URC action this weekend, and here are all the kick off times to note for the SA teams playing at home.

The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.

Nsfas said private housing associations are often formed ad hoc, without any framework and legislation”.

Unregistered SIM cards fuel 66% of extortion cases currently under investigation.

The three-match ODI series between South Africa and New Zealand forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship.

Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.

Medi Diary is an AI-powered, offline-first health platform designed to consolidate patient data in one accessible space, says Janice Naidoo, founder of Medi Diary.

International SMS addresses operates outside the data layer, working on every handset and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.

The Iran war has led to a significant jump in demand for electric cars.

There is one electric car in South Africa that can be bought for less than R350,000.

Ford and the National Consumer Commission have issued a recall for 582 vehicles sold in South Africa.

Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.