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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has made changes to his cabinet

After a decade of moving up the football pyramid, YouTube team Hashtag United want to be demoted. BBC Sport asks co-founder Spencer Owen: Why?

Authorities have issued a stern warning to road users that lawlessness will not be tolerated.

The operation is part of continued efforts to ensure the safety of the province’s residents.

Mathibeli filed for leave to appeal but his application was dismissed with costs by the high court

Students at the university have held several protests demanding that the VC steps down

Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.

Israel says it’s creating a “security zone” inside Lebanon, where homes will be demolished, and residents won’t be allowed to return home until people in northern Israel feel safe.

Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

Cape Town homeowners are being warned that they have until the end of April to check the valuation of their properties.

Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

Multiple billion-dollar bids have been made for teams in the NBA’s proposed Euros league, BBC Sport understands.

Former England striker Jermain Defoe hopes he can secure promotion with National League side Woking as the 43-year-old replaces Neal Ardley to take on his first managerial role.

Vitor Matos says he hopes Ethan Galbraith will be a Swansea City player for a decade as the Championship club consider offering the midfielder a new deal.

Premier League clubs made payments of £460m to agents over the past year – a 13% increase on the previous 12 months.

Jokes on them? Woolworths has been inundated with calls to turn their April Fool’s Day joke – a leather black shopper – into a reality!

Reality TV star and certified foodie, Abongwe Mseleku, dedicated her degree, which she obtained from AFDA, to her mother, Busisiwe MaCele.

On 1 April, customers will earn 5x Smart Shopper points on all purchases for one day only – and not as an April Fools’ joke.

The EFF becomes the fifth party in the GPU.

For the first time, the new flagship performance GLE will have either a mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain.

The Bulls return to Scotstoun for one of their biggest matches of the season.

Pushback from officials in the Northern Cape has become common.

Seattle, WA — In roughly two months, three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance, an HVAC contractor serving the Greater Puget Sound area, is among the most reliable in its market. The coincidence of timing has turned what might otherwise be routine business recognition into something […]

The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack “may result in some delays”.

The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Prasa is under the microscope following corruption allegations.

South Africa was hit with substantial petrol and diesel price hikes this week, and the outlook for next month is even worse.

Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.

Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026