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Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Standard Bank is wrapping up its successful SBG 2025 strategy and, having exceeded its targets, will shift to the new SBG 2028 plan in the 2026 financial year.

Embattled Ekurhuleni senior cop Julius Mkhwanazi has expressed fear of being jailed over the Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala blue lights saga.

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...

Former President Jacob Zuma is briefing supporters after his Arms Deal appeal

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Anti-GBV gathering in Bloemfontein.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Completed in 2017, the De Aar Wind Power Project remains a flagship example of China – South Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite, has launched its first shop-in-shop for LEGO, as the group moves full steam to open over 220 new stores in the current financial year.

Sappi is working on a joint venture with Helsinki-headquartered UPM amid serious struggles for the graphic paper industry.

Jacob Zuma has lost his bid at the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that he pay back R28,9m

Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers an annual address to the NCOP

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed the Parliamentary Gallery Association (PGA) on Thursday.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is giving reasons for disbanding the PKTT at the Madlanga Inquiry.

Siya Kolisi says Rassie Erasmus’s rotation policy had increased his chances of trying for a record third successive Rugby World Cup crown.

Anastasia Potapova switches nationality from Russian to Austrian after her application for citizenship is accepted.

George Ford is missing because of injury, so Rob du Preez will start at fly-half for Sale in their Champions Cup opener against Glasgow.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois urges supporters to show players more “respect” after team-mate Vinicius Jr is once again the target of abuse by fans.

Chris Brown beats Michael Jackson’s record-holding sales by over five million units.

Two factions in the ANC are battling for control of Johannesburg.

‘Small businesses are moving from fragile survival toward a conditional and uneven recovery.’

The Cape-based side have welcomed back a few recent Bok tourists.

Says he did not appear for various court cases, causing her to become a financial risk.

Amazon.co.za’s second-ever Black Friday included discounts of up to 60% on thousands of products and special delivery options including R2 for same-day fulfilment in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

Chinese bargains marketplace Temu was, perhaps surprisingly, the most searched-for term on Google in 2025.

The blueprint for a sustainable and resilient Africa was demonstrated at the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) yesterday, as the event celebrated the winners of its 2025 Industry Solutions Challenge. Hosted by Telkom, the participants were tasked with proposing cutting-edge solutions across five key categories, Energy and Sustainability, Artificial...

BYD has finally launched the new Sealion 5 in South Africa, a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s R100,000 cheaper than its closest competitor.

Vehicle subscriptions are gaining popularity in South Africa as motorists struggle to keep pace with escalating car prices and ownership costs.

Lexus has added a new hybrid model to its flagship SUV series in South Africa.

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