What happens north of the Limpopo has immediate and profound consequences for South Africa’s stability, economy and regional leadership.

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

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Positioned as a raw character study instead of a rousing sports drama, The Smashing Machine satisfies more cerebrally than it does emotionally. That said, there’s a lot to appreciate, particularly ...

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The detonation of explosive devices on two bridges in Ecuador early on Wednesday was retaliation for a major military operation against illegal miners, the country's interior minister said.

Dozens of journalists who cover the US Defence Department vacated their offices in the Pentagon and returned their credentials on Wednesday as new restrictions on press access took effect.

Many of us are guilty of scrolling our smartphones on the toilet. But a new study from the United States has found this habit may increase your risk of developing haemorrhoids by up to 46%.

Addressing a packed house at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday, Fedhealth announced its reimagined medical aid scheme for 2026, in partnership with financial giant Sanlam.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s dilemma – recoup R1bn lost electricity revenue through large-scale disconnections, but to the cost of its most destitute communities.

For migrants, the loss of a loved one in another country is a uniquely distressing experience, shaped by the heartbreak of distance, the stress of international travel and the bureaucratic ...

Planning has begun for an international force to go into Gaza to stabilise security in the Palestinian enclave, two senior US advisers said on Wednesday.