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Flydubai captain describes horror axe attack by co-pilot

Doc Khumalo gets a new role as Safa elects three vice-presidents

‘South Africa’s Gogo’ remembered for laughter and love dies at age 76

Boland makes double breakthrough before rain ends first day’s play

BMA recovers 83 vehicles worth R46.6m in six months using new targeting system

‘Job not done’, says Ouaddou ahead of Bucs’ Champions League return leg

Suliman Carrim’s bail application resumes on Monday

Sowetan journalist crowned Reporter Slam Poetry champion

Macron faces pressure after France’s worst unrest in years

Egypt ready to help Saudi Arabia defend itself, says al-Sisi

Mosiako runs on fumes to defend 10km Joburg title

DA leads ANC by 13% in Johannesburg as urban politics fragment, poll finds

DA leads ANC in Joburg by 13.2 points as urban politics fragment, poll finds

Mpox cases in SA rise to 26 as four new infections confirmed

Deaths confirmed after ‘serious incident’, fire at Canada military base in Alberta

Da Cruz calls for togetherness amid Chiefs’ slump

LERATO TSHABALALA | Why solo trips in SA offer authenticity and connection

THANDILE XESI | Disinformation networks weaponise anti-migrant sentiment before local elections

Two killed, one a 6-year-old, as pickup drives through Kansas youth soccer game, police say

GALETLOWE SEMENYA | Honouring Mmakgabo Sebidi by returning to the ‘womb of art’

PODCAST | Hold God accountable to His Word

Brothers in new court battle over IPHC church

The R48,000 electricity bill

Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

Kaizer Chiefs fall to Red Arrows in Zambia as Orlando Pirates down African Stars

Coetzé claims World Cup crown after Astana victory

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied

Egypt’s Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030, outlines plan to prepare future leaders

Albanian anti-government protesters clash with police in Tirana

Tear gas, clashes hit French cities in cost-of-living protests

ANALYSIS | Trump-Zelensky rift threatens vital support for Kyiv

Zille’s final push for Joburg mayorship

IN PICS | DA Joburg final rally in Nasrec

INSIGHT | Bangladesh is battling measles; it’s a ‘real warning’ to other nations

US judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

Police seize counterfeit goods worth over R160m in Johannesburg CBD

Bafana to host Benni McCarthy’s Kenya at Orlando Stadium next month

Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law

Lions confirm death of Hyron Andrews before Champions Cup match

DANIEL ORELOWITZ | How to break SA’s youth unemployment catch-22

Fuel price prompts historic energy sector reforms

Global tensions are good news for arms makers

How to create psychological safety in the workplace

Sars cans OR Tambo airport traveller management project

Five things to know about Suliman Carrim’s bail application

EXPLAINER | Why is SA experiencing such intense heat in spring?

Weight-loss drugmakers race for slice of $100bn pie

IEC extends ConCourt ruling to 32 other parties

WATCH | Steyn eyes another podium finish at Hollywoodbets 10km Joburg race

WATCH | Carrim arrested at airport with one-way ticket to Dubai and five bags

WATCH | New Tesla Roadster takes flight with cold gas rocket thrusters

Ethiopia’s Abiy appoints Tigray caretaker government

Kenya in talks for new multilateral financing, says central bank

Mpumalanga couple arrested after 200 people found at alleged illegal rehab centre

BETWEEN MEETINGS | Metro FM’s ‘Ask A Man’ moves to TV with Somizi, Naked DJ, Vafa Naraghi

WATCH LIVE | Suspect arrested for snubbing Madlanga inquiry appears in court

Masemola says Idac was ‘executing a bigger plan’ but failed

AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical code: IMF chief

Heatwave, storms and fire danger warnings — SA heads for hot weekend

Two buses intercepted on N1 with 65 passengers without passports

For Chinese carmakers, the road to survival runs through Europe

WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Father arrested in Germiston after allegedly killing two daughters

Metro FM’s ‘Ask A Man’ moves to TV with Somizi, Naked DJ, Vafa Naraghi

Somalia says it will hold a presidential election in May 2027

RECORDED | Fadiel Adams back in court for pre-trial conference

India’s capital Delhi steps up security for ‘cockroach’ movement rally

AKANKSHA SINGH | Small businesses need to get their books in order

G7 to launch exercises to guard against AI cyberattacks

READER LETTER | Seinfeld mocks Gaza genocide

READER LETTER | Debate me on flawed constitution

US holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

Ramaphosa reinstates SAPS national commissioner Fannie Masemola

BREAKING | Ramaphosa reinstates SAPS national commissioner Fannie Masemola

ANALYSIS | Modi’s predicament: Gen Z pours out onto India’s streets as dissent surges

Reel Balance leads pan-African push for gender equality at film festivals - Clone

ANALYSIS | China’s super-rich scramble to exit offshore trusts, raise cash as taxman knocks

The AM Check-in | City Power cannot keep criminals out of Joburg’s underground power tunnels

KENNETH MACIBELA | African royalty: the missing heart of our liberation

FREE TO READ | Food security in South Africa: Everyone’s business

Man arrested at OR Tambo Airport for failing to appear before Madlanga commission

Thysse’s hope of winning IBO junior middleweight belt shattered in loss to Prat

South Africa to stop subsidising imported vehicle kits, pushing carmakers to build locally

Downs look to take advantage of Angolan leaders Wiliete

NKARENG MATSHE | McKenzie’s VAR stunt won’t pass without the PSL’s approval

Arena, Meals on Wheels launch rallying cry against hunger

NWU’s objective is to dodge axe this season

Pearl Thusi, Lungile Radu on working together for the first time

SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | A ‘wise voter’ should embrace divergent, differing views

Da Cruz warns Chiefs will have it tough in Zambia

SOWETAN | ConCourt affirms voters’ constitutional rights

IEC rushes to reprint ballot papers after ANC’s ConCourt victory

Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to province bordering Central African Republic

WATCH | City Power cannot keep criminals out of Joburg’s underground power tunnels

Russian editor questioned over journalist's personal data case

UK comedian Russell Brand’s accuser tells jurors: ‘I know he raped me’

Here’s how much more you could pay for petrol and diesel in November

Five things to know about fire-hit substation in Joburg’s Marshalltown

Meet the top 20 Miss Soweto 2026 finalists