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The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to “ensure the focus remains on the summit’s key priorities”.

Mark Shuttleworth, a technology tycoon, will start paying stipends to the inhabitants of an island off Africa’s west coast where he owns luxury resorts to help preserve its biodiversity. 

Guinea-Bissau’s foreign minister said his government has stopped a study funded by US President Donald Trump’s administration aiming to evaluate side-effects of the life-saving hepatitis B vaccine, including links to autism.

The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.

Limpopo Traffic authorities to confirm number of people killed when bus overturned on N1 north

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

José María Balcázar has become Peru’s new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term.

President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.

A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

The Competition Commission has found that PG Glass and Glasfit have been fixing prices, and is now seeking massive fines for contravening South Africa’s competition laws.

It seems more than merely coincidence that as the price of gold has soared, the price of Bitcoin has moved in exactly the opposite direction.

Mark Shuttleworth is paying inhabitants of Principe quarterly dividends to preserve the island’s biodiversity.

Gold Fields is returning R27 billion to shareholders—including a R4 billion special dividend—as gold reaches record high prices.

President has accorded Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II a category two official provincial funeral

Gigaba’s lawyer Nicholas Kourie says today’s appearance forms part of the pre-trial hearings. 

Molefe and Matlala allegedly gave Sibiya money in exchange for protection.

ANC MP Fasiha Hassan calls on President to pay attention to the seriousness of youth unemployment

It’s round four of the National Football League and the runners and riders in all four divisions are becoming ever clearer.

Former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn has taken to social media to confirm he ‘survived’ shoulder surgery.

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields tells BBC Sport how she stays motivated as she prepares to face Franchon Crews-Dezurn.

BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Ellen White give their opinion on fans’ WSL hot takes from Reddit.

A frustrated family took the body of an elderly female relative into a Capitec branch in KwaZulu-Natal. Here’s why…

Fans of Zenande Mfenyana and Gail Mabalane are thrilled about their faves’ SAFTA nominations for their exceptional performances.

A R21-billion facelift to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) follows a bumper year of tourism in 2025 the topped 11 million visitors …

All ten accused remain on bail following their court appearances.

Mashaba says the public has lost faith in the police and is now taking matters into their own hands.

Court orders utility to disconnect Georgiou’s single biggest solely owned property.

Eastern Cape Education department spokesperson Mali Mtima confirmed that officials responded after learning about the allegations.

AI is reshaping consulting’s business models, pricing structures and hiring practices – and South Africa is no exception.

  OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has reached 20,857 total sales since launching locally in 2023. January 2026 delivered 1,418 sales, marking the strongest month on record for the brand. Plug-in hybrid momentum is accelerating, with 590 SHS units sold to date, including strong performance from the J7 SHS and C9 SHS. OMODA & JAECOO […]

Bateleur and IMTF will address key trends in financial crime and global best practice in compliance at the forum in Johannesburg next month.

JLR has unveiled an ultra limited-edition Range Rover, exclusive to South Africa.

Toyota South Africa has announced that the Land Cruiser 300 SUV will receive a powerful new hybrid engine in the near future.

Plans are underway to rescue a South African supplier crucial to the automotive and mining industries.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy facing pressure to announce the 8-year licence extension.

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.