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African nations weigh risks amid calls for economic independence

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is arrested in Miami for alleged false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping.

Introduction of ‘one-member-one-vote’ policy would empower members to shape its direction

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The deployment will ensure long term safety of residents who fled their homes fearing illegal miners

Parents are still queuing at WC education offices to secure school placement for their children.

A mob allegedly attacked a man suspected of housebreaking at Jerome village in Limpopo.

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

President Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Woolworths’ operations for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025 are showing improvements, but its basic earnings will take a hit following the sale of an Australian property, which inflated earnings for the previous period.

People at Accrington’s indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.

The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Despite climbing to second, Kaizer Chiefs have failed to convince Junior Khanye, who believes Amakhosi are not true title contenders.

How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Celebrated South African one-armed golfer and former Springbok representative Rassie “Ras” Theron has died in Queenstown, New Zealand.

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed Pick n Pay’s final attempt to challenge liability in a long-running slip-and-fall case.

Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.

The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’

‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms

Parents of disabled children fear that the government’s reforms to special needs education in England could mean they lose vital support, according to a new survey that highlights the high stakes facing...

Here are Africa’s top universities in 2026, according to Times Higher Education, with South African institutions dominating the rankings.

Almost a decade after her late husband Joost van der Westhuizen’s death, Amor Vittone announced her engagement to partner, Marius van Biljon.

Chef Coo Pillay, President of SA Chefs (SACA) discusses South Africa’s culinary identity and how to get ahead in the hospitality industry.

“I just want to thank you guys for being such a good support system for me,” says Kristy Scott.

Psychologist and medical doctor Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys said the brain sits at the centre of this process.

Mbappe said he could not put his finger on a clear reason why Madrid played so poorly against Benfica.

The three games in the Spar Challenge series will be held at Ellis Park on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Local businesses say escalating costs and lost sponsorship made Jeffreys Bay less competitive.

Woolworths South Africa’s online channels continued to grow robustly over the past six months.

A fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday, which was started deliberately and originated in a dustbin, was falsely blamed on a car caught in the blaze.

Decentralized perpetual trading hit $1.24 trillion in monthly volume during October 2025, marking a crucial point for on-chain derivatives. While Bitcoin perpetuals drove the majority of this activity, an interesting pattern emerged as traders began splitting between execution-focused and yield-focused platforms.  Even as Hyperliquid continues to dominate active trading with approximately 40%...

Toyota has revised the Corolla hatchback and sedan for South Africa.

While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.