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This influence goes beyond funding. It shows up in how systems for decision-making are designed, how public policies are shaped and even who sits at the table. Over time, this creates a situation where African initiatives remain African in name but are partly shaped by external actors in how they function

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

Woman tells CCMA she was embarrassed while having her period because she couldn’t get to the bathroom

Party admits that relentlessly slamming ANC is wrong approach when it is part of national government itself

BMA has intensified operations to curb illegal crossings, contraband smuggling and human trafficking

The bus in the latest interception was carrying 55 passengers.

The bus had 29 undocumented individuals, including 7 minors and 26 passengers were documented.

A shooting incident in the Free State has left 3 family members dead including 1 police officer

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump’s former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

Criminal mafia groups are increasingly targeting an important and vulnerable group across South Africa, even in its best-run city and province.

A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

A French luxury cafe with 164 years of history has opened its doors in South Africa.

Volvo says that the interest in electric cars is growing, adding that the benefits extend beyond the fuel savings.

Over 2,000 delegates will elect a federal leader, chairperson and three deputy chairpersons.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leadership is expected to steer the party into its next chapter

The DA is holding its Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand

NFP committee found its KZN chairperson Mbali Shinga guilty of violating party instructions

Rhian Wilkinson tells Wales they must “show up” in their Women’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania in bid to finish top of group.

Tyson Fury says the only fight he is now interested in taking on is against fellow Briton Anthony Joshua.

Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an “optimal performance”.

Cameron Young moves into the joint lead of the of the Masters with Rory McIlroy after a super round of seven-under on day three at Augusta.

May 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants promise to be less contentious than they were over Easter. Here’s why the outlook has improved …

Barely two months after leaving South Africa, Rachel John has returned to the country to reunite with her boyfriend, Siya Kolisi…

NPO Dignity South Africa has filed a High Court application to legalise medically-assisted euthanasia in the country…

Actress and radio host Thato Immaculate shares an emotional personal update about her marriage with fans.

Meet the country’s top spinners before they go head-to-head at Suncoast Casino for Red Bull Shay iMoto in a battle to qualify for the top eight.

“Being my former team, I always look forward to playing TS Galaxy,” said Msimango.

A total of R104.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 11 April 2026.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Saturday, 11 April 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Confined quarters, rising tensions and no escape: the astronauts were trained for it. I had a desk, a drawer and a long-running feud over a window that pushed me to my limits

Four people have joined the tiny percentage of humans who can say they have come back to Earth with a bump, literally. Welcome home, Artemis II crew: you have much to be proud of after following in the illustrious...

South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

Keeping your tyres in good condition could help you save money on fuel.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.