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Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he was open to standing for a third term.

Mark Fish and English side Charlton Athletic are back together after 21 years to create new opportunities for young South African players.

Manufacturers and regulators are being pushed to reuse and recycle more

The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.

The department has paid R700-million to contractors as pressure mounted over delayed invoices.

N3TC is urging motorists to drive with caution on the toll route between KZN and Free State.

Illegally erected shacks were demolished and police confiscated illegal mining equipment.

Industry leaders, policymakers and technology experts have called for accelerated investment in All-Optical Networks across Africa, positioning fibre infrastructure as the critical backbone for the continent’s AI-driven future and next-generation digital economy. The All-Optical Summit 2026 was held as part of the Connected Africa Summit 2026 under the theme “Future Proof Fibre Connectivity...

People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.

Iran is reviewing the Trump administration’s latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV amid President Trump’s harsh criticism of him.

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Liverpool FC will open its first standalone retail stores in South Africa next week, with locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Allan Gray believes that Dis-Chem is offering investors better value than its largest rival, Clicks.

Alexander Bay was founded over 100 years ago in the extreme north-west of the country near the mouth of the Orange River.

The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Members of Parliament are expected to propose ways to balance work and campaigns ahead of elections

Mashale, says the arrest of Fadiel Adams and the raiding of properties linked to him were unlawful

Fadiel Adams is accused of interfering with investigations into Sindiso Magaqa’s murder.

A rider has died after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race on Thursday.

Round 17 of the URC brings us even closer to playoff action. Everything is on the line this weekend, with nine teams still in contention for the eight available playoff spots.

Speedy recovery.

Two Springboks are set to reach the 100-cap milestone this season, and this is when you can expect them to join the ‘century club’.

South African retail giant Woolworths has broken its silence over its split from former chocolate supplier Beyers.

Nokuthula Dlamini, a recent graduate from UKZN, shared that she celebrated her graduation without stressing her mother over a new dress.

Tehran will send position via Pakistan after Trump paused naval escort mission, claiming progress toward deal to halt Middle East fighting.

Joburg City Parks urges families with loved ones buried at Olifantsvlei Cemetery to visit the graves and report any damage.

The Honor 600 Lite combines stylish design, intuitive AI features and long-lasting battery performance

Women allegedly sneaked into Syria in 2010s, languished in Roj camp, and now face slavery charges after landing in Melbourne.

From a student digs kitchen in Stellenbosch, to a majority investment from PSG Group, ButtaNutt’s growth story is one of calculated risk and local focus. Founded in 2013, the business started with a single product: macadamia nut butter. Today, ButtaNutt is one of South Africa’s leading plant-based milk brands, with expansion into plant-based milks since […]

Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.

Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.

Pineapple, the South African digital insurance provider, has been named an Endeavor Outlier. This exclusive, invite-only designation is reserved for the top 10% of high-performing companies in the global Endeavor network. The Outliers programme recognises a select group of Endeavor Entrepreneurs whose companies meet strict, annually updated benchmarks across revenue, growth, and capital raised....

The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.

The new JMC Vigus is one of the most affordable double-cab bakkies in South Africa.

Two survivors who caught the hantavirus three years ago told the BBC they were both felt lucky to be alive.

When should we worry that our snoring might be the sign of a larger problem?

Anaemia and the new dementia link

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.