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William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

Ramaphosa says Ebola does not respect borders and urgent co-ordinated action is required.

Nyalunga was allegedly ambushed by two armed men at his business premises.

Maile attributed the debt to estimated billing and rising inflation among other things.

IDAC says reports of a warrant against Mkhwanazi are false.

One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday.

The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

Thousands of Uyghurs became key fighters against Syria’s Assad regime. For the first time, they agreed to be interviewed. NPR spent weeks with some of them to understand why they fled China for Syria.

In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

BusinessTech looked at an example of the cars and houses an Eskom employee can afford based the utility’s latest remuneration data.

Cape Town was ranked fifth in the world in Time Out’s 2026 Top 20 best cities for art and culture, noted for its layered and evolving cultural scene.

There are green shoots emerging in South Africa’s richest city despite property data showing signs of negative sales and years of decay.

South African employers are being warned to prepare for increased scrutiny as authorities intensify inspections of businesses employing foreign nationals.

ANC says it is working to regain control of municipalities it previously lost.

His life was a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly freedom

The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

The DA has requested the President to authorise an SIU investigation immediately.

Fulham’s fading hopes of European qualification suffered a terminal blow as they drew against Wolves in the Premier League.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 96th-minute goal gives Leeds United a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road, as Fabian Hurzeler’s side stay in 7th heading into the final week of the Premier League season.

Bruno Fernandes earns his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the record set by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, as Manchester United defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home game of the campaign at Old Trafford.

Dango Outtara scores twice to earn Brentford a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, as Keith Andrews’ side stay in the hunt for European football.

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to internal opposition to seeking deal with Saudi defence ministry

The families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of Cambridge to drop proposals to run staff training courses for Riyadh’s defence ministry.

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Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy

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After a week of outages, hundreds of millions of students’ data stolen, delayed assignment due dates, and school login pages being defaced by hackers, US tech firm Instructure – which operates the...

Saskia and RG Snyman are expecting a little arrival – will their little ‘viking’ be born in this Paarl palace?

Maria McCloy’s memorial service takes place in Johannesburg on 20 May 2026, honouring her life, legacy, and creative influence.

Rachel Kolisi once clapped back at a stranger who referred to her as ‘Siya Kolisi’s wife’. Here’s what she said…

Zakes Bantwini launches his foundation at The Saxon Hotel to empower youth, women, and creatives through opportunity and mentorship

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South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

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A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.