Nigeria approves recruitment of 28,000 soldiers to tackle rising insecurity

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the recruitment of 28,000 military personnel to "strengthen national security", as the country battles a myriad of conflicts.

Ramaphosa lauds struggle stalwart Shantavothie Naidoo Tweedie

Tweedie affectionately known as "Shanthie" died on Thursday night.

Ramaphosa pays tribute to Struggle hero Shanthie Naidoo Tweedie

Joe Mann departs Jacaranda FM after seven years

'This is FAKE': SASSA warns pensioners over viral grant increase claims

A viral post claiming grant amounts will jump as high as R5 000 per month from January 2027 has been officially flagged as fake.

Cape Town driving licence testing centres open on 25 July

Cape Town driving licence testing centres will open on Saturday, 25 July, with most offering full services.

Saturday's weather: Fire danger warning as cold morning grips provinces

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 25 July 2026.

Renault Trafic returns to South Africa keen on disrupting segment flow

Trafic range spans more than one derivative for the first time, all motivated by a single drivetrain combination.

Why Europe is turning to South Africa for cross-border innovation

Innovation is moving from siloed capability to connected ecosystems, says BBD's Liesl Bebb-McKay.

Armoured fighters storm Denmarkâ s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship

Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.

Six candidates to replace Guterres at top of UN debate in New York

The six candidates vying to replace the outgoing head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, were grilled by diplomats, UN employees and civil society representatives on Thursday during a debate at the UN headquarters in New York.

Fleeing attack, Centrafricans try to 'survive till help arrives'

In a makeshift tent covered in a torn tarp, Zakaria Hassan tried to make his baby son more comfortable after they fled fighting near the Central African Republic's border with Sudan

Lagos beach break becoming too expensive for locals

Much of the 180-kilometre-long coastline is being privatised for exclusive urban residences and public-private enterprise.

Iran launches fresh drone strikes on US-linked military sites

Iran has announced it has launched fresh drone strikes targeting military facilities in Jordan.

Vereeniging residents clash with foreign business owners

A group of South Africans vowed that they would not be back down until the foreigners leave town.

Liberia seizes $317 mln worth cocaine bound for Europe: Police chief

Drug smugglers often use West African countries as a transit point.

CAS to hear Senegal's appeal against AFCON title removal on October 8

The Senegalese government called for an inquiry into the removal of the title.

Leclerc fastest in first Hungary practice

The Monegasque lapped a dusty Hungaroring track in one minute 19.075 seconds.

Funeral arrangements finalised for Seputla Sebogodi

Seputla Sebogodi's memorial service was hosted in Limpopo on Friday.

Commission hears Carrim's condition is dynamic, subject to change

Carrim has allegedly been unable to return to the commission since a heart attack in April.