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The South African property market is poised for strong growth in 2026, driven by easing interest rates and renewed investor confidence.

Nu Metro Cinemas have survived against all odds for 93 years, despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, ownership changes and the advent of streaming platforms.

Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea on 2 January.

The searches for people presumed to have drown in the Phalaborwa area are also continuing.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the relief marks the first phase of interventions.

The deceased include a woman who is the owner of the shebeen where the incident took place

Museveni claims victory in Uganda’s contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.

Many residents in Kyiv are suffering through freezing temperatures with no heat or electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with A., an Iranian who recently left the country after participating in several days of protests.

A visit to the Gaulier clown school – home to alumni including Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson – reveals that clowning is all about the art of failure.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises. 

VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

South African sprinter Clarence Munyai is among the latest high-profile athletes to sign up for the controversial Enhanced Games.

A former women’s football coach is banned from the sport for 12 years after bombarding players and a member of staff with explicit images and suggesting they have sex.

Orlando Pirates’ winger Daniel Msendami has been spotted wearing a jersey number that belonged to fan favourite Paseka Mako .

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says “the right team won” after his side lost 2-0 in an exciting Manchester derby at Old Trafford to give Michael Carrick a win on his return as caretaker boss.

Retired Proteas player AB de Villiers was caught off guard after a camera zoomed in on him vaping at a SA20 match this week…

Meghan Markle shares never-seen-before throwback photos with Prince Harry as she joins the 2016 throwback challenge. Take a look…

Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of summer operations following a busy festive season.

Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

Not one single person or animal died during the devatating floods.

The Stormers need to win to secure a place in the Champions Cup playoffs, and also give them a chance of hosting a knockout.

Mane said after Wednesday’s semi-final against Egypt that he would not play at another Cup of Nations.

Victory lifts Carrick’s men into the top four.

Wanatu has recently made significant changes to its operating model to ensure long-term sustainability, including reducing drivers’ basic salaries while introducing an incentive system with potential extra earnings for good performance.

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.