Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin's first Senate president

Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.

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'Dodged a bullet': Jacques Potgieter's ex hints at messy split

Ex Springbok Jacques Potgieter has seemingly reconciled with his wife, Angelique Gerber, weeks after his split from girlfriend, Lizane Wagner.

Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies

The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader vaccination efforts.

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SASSA Gold Card deadline: Who must switch and who does not need a new card

WEATHER: Very cold, wet, and windy conditions expected this weekend

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 7 August 2026.

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Weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions expected this long weekend

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 7 August 2026.

Chiefs confirm Abrahams loan deal

'Abrahams now joins Amakhosi as the team prepares for the MTN8 quarterfinal clash against Golden Arrows,' said Chiefs.

It's here! Excitement in the air as All Blacks ready to kick off tour of South Africa

The tourists take on the four SA URC sides as well as the Springboks in four Tests.

Ghana opposition protests over claims of â democracy under attackâ

Ghanaâ s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.

ANC condemns murder of eThekwini councillor Sibusiso Khwela

Stormers vs All Blacks: Who will win the flyhalf duel between Yaqeen Ahmed and Beauden Barrett?

Beauden Barrett honoured to face his own admirer as John Dobson backs Yaqeen Ahmed for 'big ride' against All Blacks.

WEATHER: Snow possible in Gauteng as powerful cold front brings freezing temperatures

A powerful cold front is expected to bring bitterly cold conditions to Gauteng from Monday, with rain and a chance of snow forecast.

Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge

The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.

Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence

Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.

Media24 retrenchments may be wider than first disclosed, says Solidarity

Scottland FC learn CAF Champions League opponents after draw

Scottland FC will face Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.