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In July 2025, Jacob Zuma visited Rabat and met senior officials, where he was photographed with both South African and Moroccan flags.

British American Tobacco South Africa will close its only local manufacturing facility and end domestic production by the end of 2026.

Residents woke up to find a body with gunshot wounds, without shoes or a shirt, at the corner of 6th Avenue and Ruth Street in Alexandra

Xulu says the committee was meant to explore self-regulation within the church.

The weather service says the risk of widespread flooding remains critically high.

Khumalo testifies at Ad Hoc Committee probing criminality, political interference and corruption.

The Kruger National Parks’ decision to restrict day visitor access is a preventative safety measure

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government plans to change South Africa’s drunk driving limit.

Beer and alcohol drinkers in South Africa could soon be paying noticeably more.

Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Rangers manager Danny Rohl believes the Scottish Premiership title race could go to a dramatic three-team shootout on the final day of the season.

Bangladesh’s players begin a boycott of all cricket after comments made by a national board director about T20 World Cup money, which have led to his removal.

Sale Sharks sign Wales international Tomas Francis on a two-year deal from the start of next season.

Dragons bring back their leading figures for the bid to make the last 16 of the Challenge Cup by beating Newcastle at Rodney Parade.

Here’s a look at which universities and what degrees the top-achieving Matric class of 2025 will study towards this year…

Willard Katsande, one of Zimbabwe’s most respected footballers, is being celebrated today on his birthday.

Here are 10 sure signs that you’ll know I have won Friday, 16 January’s eye-watering R165 million PowerBall jackpot.

The regional economy in Sub-Sahara Africa is forecast to expand by 4.3% in 2026, up from the World Bank’s previous projection of 4.1% and an estimated 4.0% in 2025.

Guests and staff at the Letaba Rest Camp were evacuated as the Kruger National Park suspended day visitation due to flooding.

The Stormers will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they host Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup.

9 out of 10 cyberattacks on organisations involve their Active Directories – making it acritical cybersecurity focus.

VO2 max can predict cardiorespiratory health and longevity, but only if you understand what the number can and can’t tell you.

A state-owned bank that provides specialist services to the agriculture sector says it took IT systems offline to protect its operations.

Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.