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Scott John Trigg-Turner told a year eight class he had been a US marine and still owned a gun.

After he celebrated another trophy with Orlando Pirates at the weekend when they won the Carling Knockout, goalkeeper Sipho Chaine said they are looking forward to making the country happy again with Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

South African port and logistics firm Transnet signed a concession agreement with a company headed by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand the main terminal at the continent’s top container hub in Durban.

Initially heralded as a major initiative uniting government, civil society, political parties, and institutions for South Africa’s future, the National Dialogue’s momentum has waned by 2025, with key participants gone and energy diminished.

Mabe set to lead the National Commemoration of 29th Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution.

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on Cabinet meeting.

The IEC receive the final ward boundaries from the Municipal Demarcation Board.

Mluleki Nkosi allegedly killed his 44-year-old sister, Sibongile Nkosi, during a clash last year.

Just days after signing a peace deal brokered by President Trump, the fighting between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with Rwanda-backed rebels taking a third major city.

Hamas says it is willing to lay down its weapons after two years of war in Gaza, but Israel may not agree to its main condition.

President Trump’s brusque criticisms against Europe are calling into question America’s relationship with some of its oldest allies and drawing reactions from its leaders.

María Corina Machado was slated to receive her Nobel Peace Prize Wednesday, but the Venezuelan opposition leader, who has been in hiding, will not attend the ceremony.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

The Department of Employment and Labour says it is not resurrecting apartheid-era race laws—but hasn’t explained how they showed up in communications to business groups.

Anglo American and Teck Resources have received the go-ahead from shareholders to merge, creating Anglo Teck.

Afrihost’s 2025 double win underscores its unmatched service breadth and customer focus in both connectivity and hosting.

Kubayi reveals that the DA have written to the advisory panel threatening to halt the interviews

COSATU says it is concerned about ANC and SACP’s tension ahead of 2026 local government elections

Delegates have resolved that the dual membership of the ANC and SACP should be discontinued.

A total of six shortlisted candidates who met the minimum requirements will sit for interviews.

Kaizer Chiefs supporters may want to hear what Pitso Mosimane just revealed about his future in his latest interview.

Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros are looking good at home and in the Europa League as they prepare to host Rangers on Thursday.

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award has been won 71 times. How many winners can you name?

For the first time, the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 Exhibition will be held at the renowned aquarium in Cape Town. Let’s dive in…

Dithejane earned the Betway Premiership Player of the Month award after continuing with his rich vein of form this season.

The suspect is expected to appear at the Waterval Boven Periodical Court today.

Al Jama-ah submitted a notice of intention to introduce a private member’s Bill without a full draft of the Bill.

The Cape-based side will be guided at 9 and 10 by Cobus Reinach and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Dell and First Technology Western Cape empower South African organisations with AI PCs built for future productivity.

Nihka Technology Group names Francois Van Der Merwe as CEO of Nihka Artificial Intelligence, a key Nihka business unit.

The real opportunities for jobs and economic growth in South Africa’s solar power value chain are not in module manufacturing, but in deployment and supply of supporting components.

The preparations aim to ensure smoother connectivity on the country’s busiest travel routes, coastal destinations and major cities.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

JAC has confirmed that a new plug-in hybrid bakkie is coming to South Africa in early 2026.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.