
Top Stories
Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season?
BBC Sport looks at who can challenge Liverpool this season after a summer of big recruitment from several teams.
FRIDAY, 08 AUGUST 2025, 07:37
Top Stories
BBC Sport looks at who can challenge Liverpool this season after a summer of big recruitment from several teams.
Top Stories
The BBC’s search to find a new football expert is almost over. Meet the final two content creators vying to become the Last Pundit Standing.
Top Stories
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.
Top Stories
Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country.
South Africa
More than 540 illegal miners have been arrested in Barberton, Mpumalanga since last week.
South Africa
Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in 2014.
South Africa
Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in 2014.
South Africa
The father was arrested on Wednesday after tenants reported hearing the child scream.
World
Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City despite demands by families of hostages and mounting international calls for Israel to end the war.
World
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military to “take control” of Gaza City, his office said in a statement Friday.
World
One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes.
World
Businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr became the head of Haiti’s transitional presidential council tasked with restoring order as gangs underscored the challenges facing the Caribbean nation.
Africa
Paul Biya is the world’s oldest president and if he wins October’s election, would stay in power until he’s 99.
Africa
The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
Africa
Zambia’s government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.
Africa
The former speaker has been an MP since 2000 and was preparing to defend his parliamentary seat in October.
Business
South Africa, at risk of losing its crown position as Africa’s largest economy.
Business
Baby Basics UK provides practical essentials for families with children, from 0 to 5 years old.
Business
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.
Business
The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.
Politics
Several of the foundations involved in the process have raised concerns about the management of logistics relating to the national dialogue, with some threatening to withdraw their participation days before it starts
Politics
Ntshavheni has welcomed the progress made so far in preparation for the upcoming G20 meeting
Politics
The tariff is due to be implemented in less than 24 hours’ time.
Politics
Minister in the Presidency brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting.
Sport
The Springboks have intensified their preparations for next weekend’s Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies.
Sport
BBC Sport’s team of Fantasy Premier League experts debate some of this season’s big talking points to help you before next week’s deadline.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will play their opening Betway Premiership against Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town this weekend.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are only tantalisingly close to signing Etiosa Ighodaro. The challenge is the 24-year-old is still tied to Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Education
[New Times] The Zimbabwean government has pledged to offer scholarships to Rwandan students as part of expanding educational cooperation between the two countries.
Education
The proposed 6% surcharge has prompted warnings from vice-chancellors over its impact on budgets and global competitiveness
The government’s proposed levy on international student fees could cost universities in England more than £600m a year if it goes ahead, a study has found.
The 6% surcharge on tuition fees paid by overseas students, floated in the Home Office’s recent immigration white...
Education
Move requires colleges and universities to prove they do not consider race in admissions
Donald Trump signed an executive action on Thursday forcing colleges and universities to submit data to prove they do not consider race in admissions, as the White House intensifies its scrutiny of higher education institutions that receive federal funding.
The Trump administration is accusing colleges of...
Education
Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and betting
Health experts have urged Bridget Phillipson to stop schools using educational materials funded by the food, drink and gambling industries, in order to protect children from “harmful” influences.
Dozens of doctors, health charities and public health specialists have written to the...
Lifestyle
A blind spot in South Africa’s tax revenue methodology fuels the argument that SASSA recipients be exempt from tax. Here’s why …
Lifestyle
Before he was politician or preacher, Mmusi Maimane was a cool kwaito star. Take a look at this epic throwback…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Traditionally, cars were seen as boys’ toys, but Kaylin Oliphant’s remarkable 10-year car-spinning career smashes those norms, proving that women can also handle cars just as skilfully as men.
Entertainment
US singer Anthony Hamilton and Mzansi chanteuse Zonke have finally come together in the studio – 16 years after they first met.
Entertainment
Linda Sokhulu and Dumisani Mbebe addressed social media influencers’ infiltration of television because of their strong social media presence.
Entertainment
McKenzie said he wants to hold TikTok and YouTube accountable for the Open Chats Podcast
Science/Tech
Whether you want to simply refer customers and earn, or own the entire customer relationship, Soteria Cloud provides the tools, expertise, and local support to make you successful.
Science/Tech
Employment activity in the IT sector continues to decline, according to CareerJunction.
Science/Tech
Social media post led to discovery that samplers measuring toxic particles in air can also detect fragments of DNA
As the UK’s Big Butterfly Count reaches more than 100,000 submissions, an international group of scientists have produced the first national survey of biodiversity using an entirely different approach. Instead of looking for species by eye, they took advantage of the samplers...
Science/Tech
Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them.
Health
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
Health
While many officials and scientists embrace other parts of the secretary’s agenda, his stance on vaccines is alienating allies who fear a public health crisis.
Health
US to Pull $500m from mRNA Vaccine Research Citing “More Risk Than Benefit”
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.