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The heavy downpours have wreaked havoc, with bridges collapsing and cutting off communities.

Els says the suspect’s badge indicates that he is a trained sniper.

He made the claims while being cross-examined by Advocate George Baloyi for the state.

About 30% of South African women in risky environments face mental illness during or after pregnancy

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

Iran has effectively shut down the flow of oil from the Gulf region. President Trump hasn’t offered a clear solution. Trump is calling for allies to assist the U.S. military in removing the Iranian threat, and many of the allies are resisting.

The European Union has rejected President Trump’s request to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying the war is “not theirs.”

On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a “complete disconnection” of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

A couple is forced to pay more than double after being left without enough fuel to heat their home.

SOS Guernsey Food Angel says it wants to reduce waste while helping families access affordable food.

The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking.

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

Former presidents are challenging Khampepe’s recusal refusal in court, over the next two days.

Another incident relates to O’Sullivan’s walkout without the express permission of the chairperson.

The screenshots related to pending SAPS payments to Matlala.

Ramaphosa said he asked Khampepe to step down after he found out her history, but she refused.

Michael O’Neill says qualification for the World Cup would be “as good as anything that any Northern Ireland team has done”.

The fate of the WRU’s chair and potentially plans to cut the the number of professional teams will be decided next month.

BBC Scotland looks at the key takeaways from Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad to face Japan and Ivory Coast in preparation for the World Cup finals.

These Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns stars are most likely to gain global exposure at FIFA World Cup 2026.

Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety

The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.

At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...

Ze Nxumalo – the husband of former Miss SA Tamaryn Green – has been name-dropped in the Madlanga Commission…

Moe bad news for Mel and Peet Viljoen: ICE officials have detained the ‘Real Housewives’ couple, who allegedly overstayed their tourist visa.

Human Rights Day is a South African public holiday that is commemorated annually on 21 March and is related to the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre.

Reality TV star and astute businessman Lucky “SomK” Gumbi took over the kitchen as his wife, Zama Duma, cannot cook.

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Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just exploring meat-free meals, this wrap is sure to become a new favourite.

Flowing gowns and sharp tuxedos stood out on the local red carpet.

Procrastinators get penalized. File your taxes through TurboTax before March 18 for $150.

Apple’s premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it’s hard not to wonder: “Is that it?”

Petrol and diesel prices are now expected to go up by between R4 and R7 per litre next month.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is preparing to settle its case against Sanral’s collection of outstanding e-toll debts.

Panel beaters in South Africa are under severe strain.

BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.