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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir.

Thirteen officials in Master of the High Court offices in three provinces are on precautionary suspension amid a Special Investigating Unit probe into allegations of maladministration.

The Limpopo Department of Education has conceded that it missed its deadline for the replacement of all dangerous pit toilets in schools, citing budget cuts as the main impediment.

Residents are fed up with visitors dropping rubbish and parking illegally as they seek the perfect photo.

Most of the electricity in the capital is supplied by a Turkish ship floating off the country’s coast.

The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran’s recent protests.

Moran Yanai, who was taken hostage by Hamas, speaks about spending 54 days in captivity.

In early April, Arsenal were blowing hot and cold in the English Premier League. In Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, a club supporter stabbed a colleague who had made fun of Arsenal’s run.

Most of the electricity in the capital is supplied by a Turkish ship floating off the country’s coast.

The Democratic Republic of Congo government has recalled all civil servants working for former president Joseph Kabila, effectively stripping him of state security and supporting staff.

BBC Africa is suspended for two weeks for covering a Human Rights Watch report on alleged mass killings.

Another Chinese brand has decided to compete in the highly contested bakkie market in South Africa.

Owners of office space in South Africa have seen a rare win, but hybrid work is still set to dominate South Africa.

Eskom’s system operator says that solar is a great help when the sun is shining – but the country sees the highest demand when it’s not.

South African expats are battling the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to avoid double taxation.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters have gathered at the Alexandra Stadium.

The sound of freedom rang in Soweto, in Sharpeville, Soshanguve….

Freedom has made it possible for many black people realise their dreams.

The day marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democratic dispensation.

Kaizer Chiefs will be searching for redemption, and aiming to restore their reputation, as the season heads towards its end.

Counties are given until 10 May to indicate if they accept an ECB proposal for the sale of teams in The Hundred.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ coach Rhulani Mokwena apologised to the club’s supporters for the team’s failure to get a second CAF Champions League title, taking full responsibility of their loss to Esperance.

World number one Iga Swiatek beats Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to set up a meeting with Victoria Azarenka or Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Even members of the royal family have nicknames for their significant others. Can you guess what Prince of Wales calls Princess Kate?

Fish absorb oxygen from water through their gills for respiration. Do they also happen to drink the same water?

Do domestic ducks need a pond, or is access to water for bathing and drinking sufficient for their plumage and health?

Popular ‘Isitha: The Enemy’ actress Ontiretse Radipabe opens up about her career and social media bullying.

The Women King star Chioma Umeala is driven by closing the gap in terms of representation for black women in the world of animé.

Plus: Leaked details tell us more about the new Google Pixel 8A, Freitag’s environmentally conscious bag is entirely recyclable, and it’s time to unpack a whole bunch of tech acronyms.

The Financial Intelligence Centre is proposing big changes to how cryptocurrency transfers are handled in South Africa.

Climate change is increasing the number of days people are exposed to hazardous pollution, affecting already disadvantaged communities the most.

Scientists hope studies into Boyajian’s star could lead to enhanced techniques for identifying distant planetary civilisations

It is our galaxy’s strangest star, a flickering globe of light whose sporadic and unpredictable output has baffled astronomers for years. But now the study of Boyajian’s star is being promoted as a research model that could help in one of the most intriguing of all...

Chery’s second all-wheel-drive model feels more composed and planted than the two-wheel-drive, but requires safety systems reign-in.

Seven-seater Chery Tiggo 9 will be Chinese carmaker’s new flagship SUV.

South Africa’s favourite bakkie beats Ford Ranger and VW Amarok in introducing hybrid technology.

Jaecoo J7 joins Chery Tiggo Pro and Omoda to bolster Chinese carmaker’s SUV line-up.

The King’s medical team are “sufficiently pleased” with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.

The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.

Government will look to use additional electricity that is usually thrown away by Independent Power Producers, according to Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.