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Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

The IMF on Friday projected that Angola’s public debt would hit its ceiling in the medium-term and urged the government to use any oil revenue windfalls to cut debt and build buffers

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

Recent heavy rains have caused large amounts of water to flow upstream in the Modder River.

North West law enforcement and government stakeholders are still assisting motorists amid floods

The call comes after two crime intelligence officers were ambushed by armed suspects in Durban.

Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

Oral history traces a family’s roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The iconic Babylonstoren wine farm, has partnered with the Four Seasons Hotel in Johannesburg for a four-part dinner series throughout 2026.

A new R520 million university bursary scheme, launched in 2026, will assist more than 5,000 South African students in obtaining tertiary education.

The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane was speaking at Cosatu’s Workers Day celebrations in Durban.

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed COSATU-affiliated members at a Workers Day rally in Brakpan.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has committed to presenting a full account to Parliament

The MK party alleges that the IEC interfered with a live Election Results System

American Bryson DeChambeau says it is “completely untrue” he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.

With Cobus Reinach set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, we take a look at the new pecking order at scrumhalf for the Springboks.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is ordered to pay more than £1,100 after he failed to tax his McLaren supercar.

Hardly anyone was talking about Charlton being WSL 2 title contenders before the season began – but they go into the final day top.

NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoring

School leaders are being pressurised “to the point of destruction”, the head of a teaching union has said, as he put the education establishment “on notice”.

During a speech to the union’s annual conference in Belfast, Paul Whiteman, the general secretary of the National...

Rihanna has always been a sex symbol, and she does it with absolute ease even after birthing three children.

Colour us intrigued! The most popular car colours in South Africa for the year 2026 have been revealed. Find out which ones…

Fans of Rachel Kolisi have playfully roasted her over a clip of cooking a home-cooked meal. Take a look…

Taking it too far? Rocomamas has responded to public concern over its extreme Fire Wings Challenge that has taken social media by storm…

Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu officially took office on 1 May and has pledged to maintain the levels of public trust in Sars.

Back-up scrum-half Bernard van der Linde has had surgery on an ankle injury he suffered in Saturday’s narrow Prem loss at Northampton.

Some bags of potato chips are close to R30 a bag. Here’s how to save on chips without losing flavour.

A busy year for GWM will also include the roll-out of the revised Ora range and its new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine.

From smart rings and everlasting flowers to weighted vests and LED masks, there’s a gift for every kind of mom.

For the past week, a photo of me has been plastered on the CEO of Snap’s Wikipedia page. No one, not even Spiegel, seems to care.

In North Carolina, where growing cities, expanding highways, and active communities shape daily life, accidents and injuries can happen when least expected. From busy urban centers to quieter suburban roads, individuals facing unexpected harm often find themselves navigating not just recovery but a complex legal landscape. In such moments, the strength and approach of a […]

Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.

Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.

Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.