Nigerian armed groups raise nearly $6 Million in ransoms, study finds

Security is expected to be a major issue in Nigeria's January elections, when President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term.

Ugandan forces showcase skills at military competition amid Gaza deployment row

Teams from across Ugandaâ s Defense Forces showcased their skills this week at the 2026 edition of the Interforces Drill Competition. The event comes amid controversy over the deployment of soldiers to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilisation Force.

Limpopo man jailed for 22 years for raping 71-year-old neighbour

Du Noon deaths put 10111 under the microscope as Parliament demands answers

VIDEO | 'I am so grateful': Terricia Govender's birthday video before Nepal flood disappearance

Acacia Primary mourns heartbreaking loss of beloved pupil Omuhle Khumalo

How a glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster

RIP | Sea Point Primary School Garde 2 learner dies

The Sea Point Primary School community in Cape Town is mourning the death of a Grade 2 pupil, remembered affectionately as "Wezzie" Mhango.

This El Niño isn't just about your grocery bill, it could affect your health too

Most of the conversation around this year's El Niño has focused on crops, dams, and electricity. But there's a far more personal risk that's been getting far less attention.

Judge orders Justin Baldoni to pay only $400k of Blake Lively's $8m fee request

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle is finally wrapping up after two years.

Kaizer Chiefs: Move away Petersen, let Leaner learn on the job!

Kaizer Chiefs have failed to win any of the three matches which saw Brandon Petersen make goalkeeping errors, and a change is needed...

South African woman who fled anti-immigrant violence marries in Malawi

South African woman who left amid anti-immigrant tensions marries her Malawian partner and starts a new life in Malawi.

South Africa just quietly beat the entire world at something

Travellers around the world are being surveyed on their dream safari destinations, and South Africa didn't just make the list, it topped two categories at once.

Kaizer Chiefs biggest weakness exposed against Richards Bay

Kaizer Chiefs dropped points against Richards Bay away dropping them to third in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.

Semaglutide in SA: What the weight-loss drug will cost you

Take a look at how much Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic, will cost you on a monthly basis in South Africa.

Gospel just dethroned Amapiano at the SAMAs – Stats SA, Spotify data may tell us why

A gospel record just broke amapiano's grip on SA's biggest airplay award. Streaming data, Stats SA numbers suggest the win was less an upset than an inevitability.

Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad

"This guy is incredible," said Mourinho of Mbappe, while also praising Madrid's overall display.

UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw

Sources told AFP the threat to boycott FIFA tournaments would "likely" be withdrawn.

Phones out, social media later: SA parents demand boundaries – Survey

The survey shows that 91% of SA Parents Back School Phone Controls.

Kompany threads the needle as ambitious Bayern target 'big goals'

Bayern's domestic dominance is such that the best a coach can usually hope for is begrudging respect from their rivals.