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A passenger bus travelling from Gauteng to Zimbabwe rolled off an embankment on the N1 near Makhado on Thursday, reigniting concerns about the deadly stretch of road where 44 people died in a similar incident four months ago.
Colombian striker's explosive start at Mamelodi Sundowns headlines a week where sporting prowess and cultural celebration intersect across the region, from Soweto's football pitches to Cape Town's Pride pageant stage.
South African armoured vehicle specialist Armormax is betting on Chinese brands, rolling out B4 and B6 protection packages for models that have captured significant market share through aggressive pricing.
As Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny secures a leading film role following Grammy glory, South African amapiano producer DJ Jaivane confronts industry allegations questioning his authenticity and technical abilities.
A deadly bus accident in Limpopo and a R150 million debt-driven power disconnection at a major Johannesburg property reveal the compounding failures in public safety and infrastructure management across South Africa.
Zimbabwe's courts have handed down sentences ranging from 15 years for child sexual assault to 12 months for livestock theft, while a Nigerian fraudster operating from Mexico received prison time for defrauding the US government of $1.3 million.
A confluence of government initiatives, corporate sponsorship, and regional competitions signals a strategic push to revitalize Nigeria's sporting ecosystem, as the nation prepares for continental glory while nurturing local talent.
While foreign tourists required assistance after a misjudged hike on Cape Town's iconic mountain, four South African men were extracted from a war zone after allegedly being deceived into combat deployment.
South Africa's cricket team advances to the T20 World Cup Super Eights with a commanding six-wicket victory over the UAE, maintaining their perfect tournament record as they prepare for a crucial clash with India.
From laboratory construction to vocational stipends, Nigerian institutions are receiving unprecedented funding injections even as 1.5 million students prepare for university entrance exams amid systemic challenges.
President Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders are urging national reconciliation as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Christian Lenten season begin simultaneously, a rare convergence they describe as a divine opportunity for spiritual renewal.
Nigerian security forces have recorded arrests in kidnapping and cultism cases across multiple states, with Anambra police detaining a suspect allegedly linked to ransom collection while Edo State reports progress in military-backed anti-kidnapping operations.
As Africa confronts both historical patterns of international marginalization and internal religious tensions, Nigerian voices are pushing back against reductive narratives that define the continent by its crises rather than its complexity.
The Hausa community in Rivers State has confirmed the deaths of four northern traders during violent protests at Oil Mill Market, contradicting earlier police statements as ethnic tensions escalate in the oil-rich region.
As Ramadan commenced on February 18, 2026, state governments across Nigeria have introduced policy adjustments including reduced working hours for civil servants, while religious enforcement bodies issue dress code restrictions and health experts provide fasting guidance.