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In his address to the nation, the US president Donald Trump said he would bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, “where they belong”. He even threatened to destroy “electric generating plants”.

As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.

South Africans should be worried about Donald Trump’s strategy to flood African countries with deportees from the US.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry investigating allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system is continuing hearing witness testimony on Tuesday

They were in an helicopter which disappeared in the Kruger National Park yesterday morning.

The DA says recent corruption allegations against police officials expose systemic failures.

TRC Cases Inquiry is probing alleged efforts to stall prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators.

The aircraft was on a routine operation inside the Kruger National Park.

Cheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”.

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

The judge said the musician’s behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was “aberrant from his normal conduct”.

The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

SARS Commissioner-designate Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu says that the R3 per litre fuel tax relief offered to consumers in April will have to be repaid in one way or another.

Two new laws for South Africa are waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature, with huge changes for the nation’s water infrastructure management and immigration.

The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

The appointment of EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as Gauteng Finance MEC has drawn criticism from SANCO.

Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks says this is a reckless decision.

Mbalula says that the ANC will hold a special NWC and NEC meeting to discuss this matter.

Mbalula says the party’s mayoral candidate selection process has already opened

England legend Courtney Lawes says he is “officially un-retiring from international duty” after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

Mamelodi Sundowns star Katlego Ntsabeleng enjoyed his finest hour in yellow with Man of the Match award in the 4-1 win over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership.

A field of 91 players will tee off at Augusta National from 9 to 12 April for the 2026 Masters, including three South Africans.

BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland’s aims for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations before their opening game against England on 11 April.

These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the bill

It was the free croissants that gave it away. And the Scandinavian-style furniture. And the tasteful pastel walls. It was different from other nurseries I’d viewed: marginally more expensive, the aesthetic equivalent of a WeWork for toddlers. I was eight months pregnant,...

Kranshoek Viewpoint, located within the Knysna section of the Garden Route National Park, has been temporarily closed to the public.

Mark the following dates and don’t stray far from home, because voter registration 2026 must take place where you reside and plan to vote …

About 250km away from Cape Town the Place of Dreams (POD) awaits parched souls in need of worldly inspiration.

A stranded, spotted gully shark was rescued near Buffels Bay, thanks to the joint efforts of rangers and civilians.

Griezmann wants to leave Atletico, where he is the all-time top scorer with 211 goals.

The suspects aged aged 35, 44 and 64 were handcuffed on Saturday, 4 April 2026 by members of Hawks.

“There’s no other way to see this next challenge we have ahead,” Cardoso said.

The deal pairs Maidar Secure’s SOC expertise with Strike48’s agentic platform for machine-speed defence.

The move is aimed at improving resilience, regulatory compliance and flexibility across the bank’s African operations.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to the back office. From chatbots handling complex queries to robo-advisers producing portfolio summaries, AI increasingly functions as a primary channel for communicating financial information. While this shift delivers efficiency and scale, it dilutes the “human touch” in explaining risk, a human advisor can gauge a client’s hesitation and […]

South Africa’s favourite bakkie brands have a new rival.

Petrol attendants earn above the minimum wage in South Africa and often receive tips from motorists.

The new Lepas L4 is one of the most affordable Chinese SUVs in South Africa.

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.