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The passengers spent hours on a floating life raft after their 20-minute flight between two islands went down.

The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.

As many of the world’s best struggle at the US PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler – the world’s very best – is among a select few to get change out of Aronimink.

The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.

Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime

Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals

Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.

After a victory for the far right in municipal elections, Britain’s center-left ruling party is in turmoil over whether to replace the unpopular prime minister, Keir Starmer — and with whom.

Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year’s contest due to Israel’s participation.

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

Cuba’s aging power grid has eroded in recent years as it faces a prolonged economic crisis, made worse by a U.S. energy blockade of the island.

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

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

The TRC Cases Inquiry was first established in May 2025.

Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.

Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday

Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, plus more.

St Helens survive a second-half fightback by bottom club Huddersfield Giants to go top of Super League.

Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women’s Super League Football Awards.

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Boity Thulo’s R4 million home was given the Top Billing treatment despite reports she has defaulted on a home loan…

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has praised SA mining mogul MySol amid social media comparisons over wealth and lavish lifestyles.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will be given his flowers, whilst he is still alive, by President Cyril Ramaphosa…

The JG Zuma Foundation called the judgment “totally erroneous”, saying it constitutes “multiple and gross misdirections of fact and law.”

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The Free State education department says psychosocial support has been arranged for a Grade 3 pupil following an alleged assault by a teacher.

A federal jury is now deciding whether Elon Musk will win his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman—but the trial has made everyone look bad.

The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?