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Sport, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has rejected football superfan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke’s request for funding to attend the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the US

Stephen Mokoka, SA’s second fastest half marathoner of all time (59:36), has fond memories of the Two Oceans half marathon race he won on debut in 2009 in 1:03:42

The release of the Green Drop Report 2025 is a national reckoning

PRASA’s recovery is gaining traction with monthly trips rising to near 10 million, but the rail network remains a shadow of itself and requires major investment to restore.

Northern Cape government given Sol Plaatjie Municipality 14 days to respond to governance concerns.

Inyathelo concerned about the sustainability of South Africa’s healthcare sector, citing funding cut

The Tshwane Metro Police is among three traffic law enforcement agencies under investigation.

Police raided his home in Pretoria and found firearms and ammunition last Thursday.

Cheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”.

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

The judge said the musician’s behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was “aberrant from his normal conduct”.

The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 7 April.

Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks says this is a reckless decision.

Mbalula says that the ANC will hold a special NWC and NEC meeting to discuss this matter.

Mbalula says the party’s mayoral candidate selection process has already opened

ANC’s Fikile Mbalule is leading the annual commemoration anti-apartheid activist Solomon Mahlangu.

UP-Tuks will host NWU Eagles in the final at the Tuks Stadium on Monday, 13 April. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00.

It will be Tuks vs NWU in the 2026 Varsity Cup final, and here is the date and kick off time to note for this big battle.

Kaizer Chiefs came from a goal down to produce one of their best performances of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season against Orbit College.

The world’s top golfers are preparing for the year’s first major, the Masters, at Augusta National in Georgia.

These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the bill

It was the free croissants that gave it away. And the Scandinavian-style furniture. And the tasteful pastel walls. It was different from other nurseries I’d viewed: marginally more expensive, the aesthetic equivalent of a WeWork for toddlers. I was eight months pregnant,...

Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt

When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take long for his phone to start ringing. At 24, he was living with his parents in a small city in the southern Indian state of Odisha and he’d been stuck in...

About 250km away from Cape Town the Place of Dreams (POD) awaits parched souls in need of worldly inspiration.

A stranded, spotted gully shark was rescued near Buffels Bay, thanks to the joint efforts of rangers and civilians.

As the Easter long weekend comes to a conclusion, South Africans can find solace in the fact that more public holidays are around the corner.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi celebrates six years of the Kolisi Foundation and thanks partners, staff and communities for their support.

Only three South Africans are in the field at the Masters tournament this week.

A search has been sanctioned for the chopper.

Strong fields featuring world-class athletes in a range of disciplines have been announced for the inaugural meeting.

The commission is expected to continue focusing on the alleged corruption and tender rigging at the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.

The search for an age-verification system that protects user data may begin and end in the EU.

The ChatGPT maker says its rival’s $100-billion lawsuit could cripple its non-profit foundation if it succeeds.

Eskom today announced the successful redemption of its ES26 bond, marking a decisive milestone in the utility’s journey toward financial independence. First issued in March 2007 as a R500 million tranche at a coupon of 7.85%, the ES26 bond grew to an outstanding amount of approximately R38 billion over its 19-year tenure. This growth reflects […]

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South Africa’s favourite bakkie brands have a new rival.

Petrol attendants earn above the minimum wage in South Africa and often receive tips from motorists.

The new Lepas L4 is one of the most affordable Chinese SUVs in South Africa.

Chinese carmakers have found several ways to lure South African buyers away from legacy brands.

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.