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The South African government has been warned about the country’s collapsing infrastructure, which is leading to growing service failures and threatening economic growth.

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

It’s alleged the man was arrested for attempted murder.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

MTN Group is pushing ahead with plans to build AI-enabled data centers in South Africa and Nigeria, betting that the continent’s digital infrastructure needs are set to grow exponentially as demand for AI compute capacity accelerates. The group said in its annual results for the year ending December 2025 that it completed comprehensive market assessments […]

With the Iran war entering a third week and the price of oil reaching nearly $105 a barrel on Monday, President Trump again urged NATO countries and China to help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slams Europe in an election speech on his country’s Revolution Day.

As the war in Iran enters its third week, there’s no end in sight. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, as Trump urges allies to act and Israel expands its ground operations.

NPR’s Michel Martin asks Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour how leaders in Tehran are thinking about the war with the U.S. and Israel.

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

AdvTech is undergoing a series of brand changes, with the group highlighting its global presence.

Inflation expectations in South Africa have reached a record low, but question marks over the conflict in the Middle East raise questions over its path.

Gauteng High Court to hear Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review refusal to recuse herself.

Madlanga explains why Nkosi also known as witness F will no longer be testifying in partial camera

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony

The matter will sit in the High Court for the next two days.

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard is included in Northern Ireland’s squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final in Italy despite a hamstring issue.

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy warns his players of threat of Bosnia veteran striker Edin Dzeko in their World Cup play-off this month.

A former Springbok star, who has been beset with injury woes, is beginning to focus on new challenges. Here’s the latest.

These Kaizer Chiefs stars could revive their Bafana Bafana careers if they elected to pack their bags and leave Naturena …

Study shows average time on screens each day is 41 minutes, with some watching more than three hours a day

Three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England are allowed daily screen time, while a small “heavy use” group watch more than three hours a day, according to a study.

Just 2% of the infants included in the research reportedly watched more than three hours a day, while the average...

The founders of K9 Patrol Pet Army, supposedly dedicated to animal care, are facing a slew of legal challenges linked to their operations.

Thumbs up for these fashion choices on Hollywood night of the year – The 2026 Oscars

She sat down and briefly lost consciousness before regaining awareness and vomiting – a sign of a possible heat-related illness.

‘They felt that he should have at least seen the season through,’ a source in Algeria said.

Grey College also showed they will again be a force this season.

The awards were held at the Gallagher Convention Centre.

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is adopting Legora as its firmwide general-purpose AI platform, marking a significant step in the firm’s investment in innovation and technology‑enabled legal services. Legora will act as an “intelligent legal colleague”. It supports smarter drafting and interaction with documents, insights generation, data analysis, summarisation and...

Latest observations of L98-59d, about 35 light years from Earth, suggest it could be different to anything seen before

Astronomers have identified a planet composed of molten lava, suggesting the existence of an entirely new category of liquid planet.

The distant world, known as L98-59d, is about 1.6 times the size of Earth and orbits a small red star 35 light years away. Astronomers initially...

A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the “Demon Box” were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend.

JSE-listed fintech Optasia has smashed its listing guidance, with revenue up 76% and users climbing 43% to 432 million.

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.

Chery is set to launch two new entry-level models for the Tiggo Cross that will reduce the SUV’s starting price by R80,000.

Renault has officially launched the Kiger Turbo in South Africa, a more powerful version of its most affordable crossover.

Global oil markets face another week of turmoil after a US attack on Iran’s main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East, and deepened concerns over a conflict that’s already upended energy flows.

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.