â Itâ s the people who sufferâ : Cubans decry US embargo extension

Cubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.

Tanzaniaâ s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns

Tanzaniaâ s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassanâ s wishes.

Uganda Presidentâ s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation

Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.

Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs

A Thai national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs out of South Africa.

Johannesburg beats Amsterdam and Beijing in new global ranking

Johannesburg has just landed among the world's best nightlife cities – and the reasons why may surprise you.

Mystery Soweto player wins R93.5 million PowerBall jackpot

A lucky PowerBall player from Soweto has landed a massive R93 523 480 million jackpot after purchasing the winning ticket at a local retailer.

Another Durban water shutdown: These areas will be affected tonight

Residents across parts of Durban and the South Coast are urged to prepare for another water interruption starting tonight, 26 August.

'We want R5000': Pensioners react as SASSA stays silent on October top-up

Frustration is mounting among grant beneficiaries after SASSA's latest announcement, with growing calls for far bigger increases.

Salaries increase, but households still struggle to afford more

Salaries in July increased to an average of over R20 000

French side Lille confirm signing of Sundowns defender Sibiya

"I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to join LOSC," said Sibiya.

South African-born Tharina Botes wins Miss Universe Thailand 2026

A decade of pageantry has finally paid off for Tharina Botes.

Hawks report progress on nine of 13 corruption cases linked to defence department

MPs called for a formal tracking system that would keep record of all cases which are are concluded, referred or rejected by the NPA.

SASSA expands WhatsApp self-service with grant status and verification checks

SAFTU faces financial turmoil as unpaid salaries threaten its future

Proteas eyeing revenge against Namibia in T20I tri-series

South Africa's Proteas could erase an upset from 2025 when they face Namibia in a tri-series including Zimbabwe.

SA farmer in US sentenced after child porn conviction

South African farmer Marcell Meyer has been convicted for the possession and distribution of child porn while living in the US...

WATCH | The Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song that made them darlings in SA in the 80s

'Islands In the Stream' was in high rotation upon release in 1983.

Four South Africans among tourists missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Four South Africans are among hundreds of tourists and foreign nationals reported missing after flash floods swept through Nepal's Rasuwa district.

Foreign academics: Only five universities disclose foreign-national staff figures

The report found that only five of the 14 institutions separated international academics from other staff categories