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Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush – a particularly potent form of the drug – hidden within “false walls” in their luggage.

Oz Pearlman says he thought they were “about to die” as he and the US president lay half-a-metre apart on the ground during the incident.

For too long, despite its undeniable popularity, the Soweto derby had lost its lustre as a real rivalry, but that rivalry returned in Sunday’s match because Kaizer Chiefs refused to turn the other cheek

McKenzie handed over a multipurpose sport facility, attire and sporting equipment to two schools

The National Artificial Intelligence Policy was found to contain fictitious academic references.

Three hundred students from Tunisia’s University of Sfax have set a Guinness World Record by building a complete AI-powered startup in less than three hours, demonstrating how artificial intelligence is compressing timelines that would traditionally take weeks or months. The achievement took place during a scientific forum titled “Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of Value […]

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups

Officials say a rebel leader known as “Marlon” ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.

Another African country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for some of South Africa’s most important companies. 

Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.

Ramaphosa says Freedom Day is not only about the past, but also about building the future.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement is staging the event on the eve of the official Freedom Day festivities

Gillingham and former Wales striker Sam Vokes is retiring after a career that spanned two decades and included 64 international caps.

Britain’s WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith is ruled out of his fight with Alberto Puello through injury.

Defeat by Motherwell means Rangers’ next game away to Hearts is win or bust for Danny Rohl’s side, writes Kheredine Idessane.

Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A are having “ongoing dialogue” with Muirfield with a view to returning the Open Championship to the Gullane course.

Social media users slammed radio personality and podcaster DJ Speedsta for pulling his girlfriend, Shamiso Mosaka, at the Metro FM Awards.

Brother and sister-in-law Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are getting honoured with their stars in the same day.

Here’s what to anticipate for the upcoming SASSA Workers’ Day long weekend, following agency’s Easter payment debacle …

Even two wins from their last home games will act as little consolation for a side not meeting its incredible potential.

The mischief offence carries a punishment of up to two years in jail on conviction and a fine

Shimza and Afrojack’s back-to-back set at the Resistance stage had tongues wagging.

President said South Africans should not let their concerns about illegal immigration turn into xenophobia

Experts say counterfeits lack UV filters, increasing the risk of eye damage, and urge shoppers to check for safety marks

While many will be enjoying the spring sunshine, experts have cautioned against wearing fake designer sunglasses, warning they could do more harm than good.

As the College of Optometrists notes, sunglasses not only protect the eyes against glare on sunny days, but can also...

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

Whether you’re a Screen Time champion or you’re constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.

Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.

South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority has cancelled the Vereeniging Airport’s licence.

Fuel prices are expected to increase once more in May, but not by as much as was feared earlier this month.

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.