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Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least six people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

The V&A Waterfront is investing R230 million in a new superyacht marina to boost Cape Town’s marine economy.

South Africa’s largest integrated poultry producer, Astral, expects its earnings per share to grow by at least 365% in the first half of its 2026 financial year.

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The programme is designed to employ 10 000 young unemployed graduates.

Road users should expect delays between Oudtshoorn and George, and between Uniondale and George

The accused face charges of attempted murder and money laundering, among others

The Limpopo twins who were born in January were joined at the abdomen and chest.  

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: “I don’t think President Trump … understood what he was getting into.”

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

The Iran war led to the largest outflow from South Africa’s bond market in six years, while South Africa’s stock benchmark has declined 10% since late February.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Media Player, Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen, and Xiaomi 4K TV Stick Media Player 2nd Gen offer simple ways to bring modern streaming to any television.

Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit – but many will only be worn once.

Nkosi returns to the stand for further cross examination on Wednesday morning.

Mkhwanazi alleges criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system

The Presidency missed its own deadline to submit the answers on Monday.

He has returned to the  Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town after appearing last year in October.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoys 40-point night as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Orlando Magic and become the first NBA team to secure a play-off berth.

Orlando Pirates’ Andre de Jong has received an international call-up to represent New Zealand in their fixtures against Finland and Chile.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the leading international men’s football tournament on the African continent.

It’s a two-team race for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title between current log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?

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Calls from all sides are growing to reverse 2026 fuel levy increases, as record fuel price hikes loom in April. Here’s the latest …

Demi-Leigh detailed how careful husband Tim Tebow was when bringing their baby girl home for the first time: ‘the slowest I saw Tim drive.’

Adding to his collection: Andile Mpisane – the son of MaMkhize – showed off his rare, Louis Vuitton designer jacket on his 25th birthday…

Black Coffee celebrated his 50th birthday with not one, but THREE luxury parties. Take a look inside the opulent occasion…

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“We are not a complete team, that is a reality,” said Guardiola.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela praised the Inspectorate’s efforts, highlighting the importance of enforcement.

Witness G’s lawyer told the commission this week that his client is involved in high-risk, covert operations in Gauteng.

iOCO is shifting from survival to growth mode with a new acquisition and strong interim results.

Digital identity establishes who someone is, but documents formalise what has happened, says Rein van der Horst, CEO of DocFusion.

Behaviour and strategy can beat deepfakes.

South African motorists have an alternative to paying higher fuel costs next month – but it’s not free.

There are important regulations to be aware of if you plan on buying large amounts of fuel before next month’s price hikes.

The National Consumer Commission recalled over 100 units of Lexus’ most expensive SUV.

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.