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DA leader to hold a media briefing to address ‘matter of national importance’

South Africa’s rand is in its golden era, with the local currency on track to reach R15.60/USD by the end of this year, according to Bank of America research.

The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing South Gauteng DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and ensure they have access to emergency contacts.

The UK leader’s comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town’s drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade program for Africa through 31 December 2026.

The government’s plan to channel R100 billion into black-owned businesses through a Transformation Fund has come under fire.

South African mobile group Vodacom has seen significant revenue growth in the third quarter ending 31 December 2025, bolstered by strong international operations.

South African paper and plastics manufacturer MPact says it will move ahead with retrenchments as it considers shutting down its paper mill operations in Springs.

DA leader John Steenhuisen holds a media briefing in Durban

John Steenhuisen is expected to announce his decision not to seek re-election at DA Federal Congress

SABC News has reliably learnt that he will not stand for re-election at the DA’s Federal Congress

The Madlanga inquiry is probing allegations of criminality in the justice system.

With excitement rising for this year’s Stade de France curtain-raiser against Ireland, BBC Sport NI looks at how France are shaping up for their Six Nations title defence.

Fixture news.

Shiny new signings aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.

Defensive units win titles.

Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their names

The universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.

The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the...

When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees

The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England’s east coast, looks grey on a winter afternoon in term-time. Its cobbled high street, bordering the university campus, is sparsely populated...

Britain’s former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England.

The SA coach is looking to win a major white-ball trophy to go with the Test Championship triumph at Lord’s last year.

Power now restored to 95% of affected customers in New Doornfontein incident that left thousands without electricity.

Political parties have started campaigning for the local government elections, but the ANC in Johannesburg has been gripped by infighting.

South Africans are increasingly favouring digital wallets over physical bank cards.

For years, Vodacom Group was viewed primarily as a telecoms operator with an interesting side business in mobile money.

Nominations for the Wired4Women Awards 2026 close on Sunday, 8 February.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for South Africa’s cheapest hatchback.

Citroën has updated the affordable C3 crossover for South Africa.

China has become the first country to ban a car feature that is facing global scrutiny, following several deadly accidents.

South Africa’s average earners are spoilt for choice in the local car market.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.