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Politician seeks default judgment against arts activist Bandile Magibili who is said to have accused him of responsibility for the singer’s death from liver disease

Darren Keet was instrumental in helping Durban City win the Nedbank Cup which was his first this past weekend.

The platform is technically not permitted in South Africa. Yet thousands of local creators are earning real money from it. Here is how the money actually moves – and what SARS has to say about it.

Residents in Bhambayi call for police presence after three community patrollers were killed.

He was arrested in Pretoria last November after explosives were allegedly found in his vehicle.

Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded “Humpback Hope,” also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her.

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks.

Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

The surge in jet fuel prices has put massive pressure on airlines and, ultimately, ticket prices in South Africa.

Pick n Pay has entered the next phase of its turnaround strategy, which is good news for people who shop at the retail chain.

Global companies are looking to expand manufacturing outside South Africa, as policy uncertainty around BEE threatens to erode local capacity and drive investment away.

Electoral Commission is expected to meet with a delegation of MKP and its President Zuma in Nkandla

An urgent court interdict obtained by two members of branches in the area halted the conference

He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town

Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns

Petersen insists Chiefs are focused on securing maximum points and a top-three finish, not influencing the title race against Sundowns.

Devan Flanders will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after confirming a move to Japan.

New Zealand’s Under-20 side failed to defend their U20 Rugby Championship title after an embarrassing defeat to Argentina.

Rassie Erasmus will finalise his first Test squad in the near future, and here we look at three forwards who could come in from left field.

Sue Duminy – the ex-wife of retired Proteas player JP Duminy – has announced her engagement to her new partner…

American actress and musician Zendaya Coleman will skip the 2026 Met Gala amid a hectic schedule of back‑to‑back press tours.

Rassie Erasmus’ team will be in action for the first time this year towards the end of June.

Residents in several areas face load reduction interruptions of up to five hours during morning and evening peak periods.

Stellenberg are still the team to beat, having only lost once (to Garsfontein) in 10 games.

‘I think we need to get all the points we have left,’ said Cardoso.

The South African Social Security Agency is piloting new systems in Bellville, including biometrics, self-service kiosks, and smarter queue management to reduce waiting times. Digital tools, such as facial recognition and e-Life certification, aim to prevent fraud and allow beneficiaries to apply for grants without visiting offices. While queues have improved, there are concerns about […]

While most schools are still drafting AI policies, CambriLearn is already deploying AI tools in classrooms.

The problem isn’t just the apps. People actually can’t afford to date anymore.

A new generation of satellite startups in San Francisco is racing to capitalize on recent technological breakthroughs in space-based data collection and communications.

The King of the Swifts contest marked an exciting end to the 2026 Simola Hillclimb.

The plan to greatly expand the Gautrain network is going ahead, but property owners have raised concerns over whether they will be fairly compensated under the Expropriation Act.

Germany’s carmakers have pleaded for an urgent de-escalation in the tariff dispute between the US and the EU after President Donald Trump said he would increase auto tariffs on the bloc.

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose by nearly 1,000 per cent between 2024 and 2025.