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A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.

The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages.

Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.

Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to stay alert and to make responsible decisions.

Thousands of seafarers remain stuck as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. The United Nations urges for a plan to facilitate their release.

The pop star’s representatives have called the incident “completely inexcusable” and she has since checked herself into rehab.

At least nine people – including two children – were killed, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.

Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see “less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply”.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

The announcement after the local government election date was announced earlier this Thursday.

Chris Wood has not missed a penalty in 10 years, but has barely played for six months. Now the striker is back – and aiming to lead Nottingham Forest to the Champions League.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a “huge mistake” in not sending off Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.

Munster confirm Roger Randle will no longer join the province as attack coach.

The SPCA revealed that the former owner of Bobby – a dog that went in a TikTok video – will on a trial over his animal abuse charges.

Charlize Theron’s childhood home in Benoni has been thrust into the spotlight after her recent interview. Here’s what it looks like now…

Well-known South African DJ Barney Simon has shared the latest three-bedroom property stats from around the country.

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For the first time in Durban July history, three international headliners will share one stage. The acts were announced alongside a new boutique festival experience called The Ascots.

In a landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the origins of OpenAI are being examined. The Times’s technology reporter Cade Metz explains what’s behind it all.

It’s cheaper and faster to collect people’s opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.

South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

Soon there will only be four station wagons on sale in South Africa.

Audi confirmed the A1 is reaching the end of its life cycle.

An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.

Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.