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Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Rapid growth in fuel levies has driven much of South Africa’s petrol and diesel price increases since 2008.

John Steenhuisen says fuel levy relief and resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz could stabilise supply chains

The DA is heading into a high-stakes elective congress this weekend with sweeping constitutional changes — and a looming leadership transition — set to test the party’s direction

The SAA board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed John Lamola’s departure on Friday.

The family will be laid to rest in Xikundu village this  Saturday morning.

Four other people were wounded and taken to the hospital following the incident.

The history making crew is back after splashing into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.

Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, is set to host peace talks today with leaders from Iran and the US, including Vice President J.D. Vance.

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a “hybrid regime of electoral autocracy”.

The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Despite holding the Woolworths brand, Woolworths Financial Services is controlled by Absa.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 11 April 2026.

A High Court ruling has sent a warning to bodies corporate and residential estates across South Africa about levy collection practices.

A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

Over 2,000 DA delegates are expected to elect new leadership.

The congress comes as the DA seeks to redefine its role in the government of national unity.

More than 2000 delegates are expected to attend the DA’s federal congress, this weekend

The matter relates to an incident which happened in the run-up to the 2024 national polls.

The Stormers have expressed shock and sadness after the death of team manager Christopher ‘Chippie’ Solomon on Saturday.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains which nations have the best record in Women’s Six Nations history.

The Atlanta Hawks secure a spot in the NBA play-offs and the Southeast Division title with a 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

Tom English meets Sione Fukofuka, the half-Tongan, half-Kiwi Australian who begins his first Six Nations as Scotland head coach.

Temporary limit in England and Wales won’t stop many facing higher charges from autumn due to jump in inflation from Iran war

Government caps some student loan interest at 6%

Some students and graduates are likely to pay slightly less interest on their student loans than expected as a result of action taken by the government this week.

But while many higher earners will benefit from the news...

May 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will normalise following a series of disruptions either side of the Easter long weekend. Here’s the latest …

The inquest of Anele Tembe – the fiancée of the late rapper AKA – will finally be heard, five years after her mysterious death…

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson underwent extensive surgery to remove multiple skin cancer growths…

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi published the draft policy in the Government Gazette for a 60-day public comment window.

“A lot of people can think that it’s over, but we don’t think like that,” said Ouaddou.

Girona, 12th, could make a late push for a European spot after spending much of the season battling relegation.

Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day mission around the moon

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Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

Keeping your tyres in good condition could help you save money on fuel.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The South African National Space Agency has been a key component of NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.