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Cape Town’s Amura has just secured a spot on one of hospitality design’s most prestigious global lists.

Namibia’s decision to arrange an emergency fuel-supply deal with European commodity trader Vitol Group has raised questions in the country, including from a politician, over how the process was conducted.

Disruptive rain, which may lead to flooding, and very cold, windy conditions are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape, with snow in some areas, according to the South African Weather Service.

SpaceX’s initial public offering will likely make US president Donald Trump’s already wealthy administration even richer.

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Black rhinos are being reintroduced into a billionaire-backed national park in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley three decades after almost all of them were evacuated to protect them from poachers.

A drone strike killed seven people and wounded 11 as it hit a bus in Russia-occupied eastern Ukraine, Moscow-installed authorities in the Donetsk region said.

Two people have been arrested for the murder of two tourists in the Kruger National Park.

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed the bail appeal of suspended SAPS Organised Crime Unit Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, who is accused of possession of illegal weapons and stolen police dockets.

Angela Blackwell and her guide dog, Jaydee, became the first blind-person-and-dog duo to complete the challenging 65km Pondo Trail along the Eastern Cape coast, and have now reached their R500 000 fundraising goal.

Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died Tuesday at age 75, days after suffering a stroke, surrounded by family.

Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber admits he feels uncertain about his future at the Irish province.

Most emerging-market currencies advanced outside Asia as hopes of a Middle East deal drove oil prices lower and boosted risk sentiment.

Israel and the United Arab Emirates are growing closer because of the Middle East war, a senior Israeli official told AFP, citing increased military cooperation and opportunities to increase trade and business ties.

The South African men’s national football team has arrived in Mexico for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after visa issues delayed their exit from South Africa by a day ahead of next week’s tournament opener against the hosts.

The MK Party has suspended its chief whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, “with immediate effect”, pending an internal corruption investigation.

Anthropic on Tuesday gave approximately 150 organisations around the world access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model, whose rapid ability to identify weaknesses in computer security has sparked global concern.

South Africa posted a third consecutive primary budget surplus, underscoring the government’s commitment to repairing state finances.

The ANC has recalled Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor Douglas Maimane from both his mayoral and councillor roles, with immediate effect.

The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for disruptive rain, which may lead to flooding in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape and the Eastern Cape.