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South African discount retailer Pepkor reported a 12.9% rise in first-quarter revenue to R29.9 billion on Monday, as its financial services revenue surged by 47.6%.

The NSRI rescue craft conducted surface water search efforts in and beyond the surf zone

The three children aged between seven and fifteen years were hacked to death

Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a regional war if the U.S. attacks.

After President Trump sent an armada to the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned a U.S. attack would spark regional war. The International Crisis Group’s Ali Vaez talks about what’s next.

Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Sentiment among South African manufacturers climbed to a three-month high in January, driven by improving local demand.

Shoprite has opened hundreds of new stores across South Africa in the last 12 months, with over 50 of its new standalone branded stores launching as early as 2023.

When Mpho Phakedi walks into a room, he brings with him the weight of history, not just his own, but that of an entire movement that dared to dream beyond the dust and danger of the mines.

Ballistic expert Laurance Makgotloe says no AK47 cartridges were found at Armand Swart crime scene

Bitou Municipality internal committee set to investigate Nokuzola Kolwapi’s shooting incident

It was announced that the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens will be reclassified as peace officers.

The commission is probing claims of political Interference, corruption in the justice system.

England’s Justin Rose clinched a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score. He signed for a two-under-par 70 to finish seven clear of the field on 23 under and claim his 13th PGA Tour title.

Saracens and England centre Alex Lozowski signs a two-year contract to join Sale Sharks from next season.

Here is a reminder of all the Proteas’ fixtures in the T20 World Cup as South Africa go in search of a historic title.

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will compete for the Super Bowl title on 8 February (23:30 GMT).

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

The changes will raise the...

Bulls player Willie Le Roux has been dishing out clapbacks to his critics, whilst vacationing in the Syechelles with his wife…

Love is in bloom this February. Discover the perfect flowers to give that special someone on Valentine’s Day!

Joburg Water has announced planned maintenance work affecting thousands of households in regions A, B, C and F between February and April 2026.

Levy passed away at the age of 96 in Cape Town.

The HONOR X9d raises the bar on durability and display, levelling up on the proven popularity of the ‘Unbreakable Series’.

Shoprite has released an operational update for the half-year ended 28 December 2025, revealing strong growth for Checkers Sixty60.

Government must urgently finalise new energy vehicles policy, refine tariffs and deploy anti-dumping measures to protect vehicle manufacturers. Balancing China as a critical trading partner with protecting domestic jobs requires sophisticated policy, supporting Chinese manufacturers who invest in local production like Chery’s Rosslyn acquisition, whilst deploying anti-dumping measures against...

The group’s on-demand delivery platform saw sales rise by 34.6%, for the six months ended 28 December.

South Africa’s new and pre-owned car markets reported sales not seen since before the pandemic.

Ford has launched an extra long wheelbase version of the popular Transit in South Africa.

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build “quiet” or “flexible” resilience.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.