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Trump’s “Golden Age” and South Africa’s Ubuntu Moment Are Speaking Entirely Different Languages

Boy, 10, says man bought him a bicycle because ‘they sleep together’

England’s first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is ruled out of the remainder of their Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury.

The City of Ekurhuleni’s Department of Sustainable Development canceled an Indigent Support Policy Review meeting in Tembisa due to low attendance and an emergency involving the Executive Mayor. The meeting aimed to prepare for the new financial year and address issues such as electricity disconnections affecting indigent households. Attendees expressed frustration over the lack of organization...

Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

The party has urged politicians to use municipal funds for their intended purpose.

KZN has received 200 000 doses of the Biogenesis vaccine that government bought from Argentina.

Ntanzi was arrested in June 2020 for his alleged involvement in the murder of Bongani Ntanzi 

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

Wadi Rum’s otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.

The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup – this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.

Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence before him.

Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases

Khawula’s name came up at the Commission on numerous occasions.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table National Budget to MPs.

The Republic of Ireland’s home Nations League fixture against Israel on 4 October will be played at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, says the the Football Association of Ireland.

British-born Zimbabwean midfielder Teshaun Murisa has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal at 17.

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has questioned Orlando Pirates’ mentality after their shock Nedbank Cup exit.

The Springboks boast some of the fastest players in rugby, including Cheslin Kolbe, Grant Williams and Kurt-Lee Arendse. But who’s quickest?

MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

Katherine Hartley Short died at the age of 42.

Agency confirms official 2026 SASSA grant increases after Finance Minister’s annual Budget Speech. Here’s what beneficiaries are getting …

The Italian-inspired name alone sets the mood, while mushrooms bring flavour, wholesome goodness and a touch of everyday luxury

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 26 February 2026.

‘Over the medium term, growth is expected to average 1.8%, reaching 2% by 2028’.

Workers reportedly go unpaid as rescue efforts continue nearly 900 metres underground following last week’s deadly mud rush.

A popular right-wing account that called a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes “a masterpiece” appears to be run by a White House staffer, according to records reviewed by WIRED.

Leading prediction market Kalshi has revealed details of two recent insider trading cases it flagged to authorities, giving a rare look at how the platform enforces its policies.

Trump supporters are angry at the lack of arrests after the latest Epstein file dump, but have targeted their ire at Kash Patel, Pam Bondi, and Steve Bannon rather than the president.

The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.

For many South Africans, the dream of owning a new car seems far away. The vast majority of people can’t afford to buy a vehicle in cash, and traditional financing options may feel out of reach.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.