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Greta Otteson and Arno Quinton died on Boxing Day last year after they were poisoned by methanol.

Lucy Powell also hits back at claims she is running to be deputy leader as a “proxy” for Andy Burnham.

US president says a ‘group of very big companies’ wants to buy the popular video-sharing platform.

The government will hope for a reprieve from questions about Peter Mandelson, says the BBC’s political editor.

Matlala allegedly attempted to murder his former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane.

The inquiry is looking into Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior officials interfere in police probes

Residents say access to clean water has become a daily struggle.

Turn.io has launched its 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator, a 24-week programme helping health organisations scale conversational AI services for underserved communities. Selected from more than 400 applicants, 10 organisations will receive over $500,000 in technology, mentorship, and support in partnership with IDinsight. Each will build a working AI-enabled solution by January 2026. […]

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

Munsch was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson’s disease.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Labour MP Clive Lewis about the far-right “free-speech” march in London last weekend.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs.

The charity says the rising cost of living has affected what students can pay for.

South Africa and the United States both have a massive debt problem—and politician who show little appetite for cutting their spending.

The UK’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.

Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

There’s always drama around every corner.

When will the 23-year-old be back?

The PGA Tour’s season-opening event The Sentry is to be moved because drought conditions in Hawaii have made the host course unplayable.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo a target for Newcastle, Chelsea step up their interest in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, while Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain keep tabs on Arsenal defender William Saliba, plus more.

White House using civil rights laws to wage campaign against school system to undermine free speech, says suit

The Trump administration is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the University of California in an attempt to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday by faculty, staff, student organizations and every labor union...

Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strain

One in three parents have sought a special needs assessment for their child, according to a survey that reveals a surge in demand for special needs support in schools across the UK.

The figures were released amid mounting apprehension in England over national plans to reform special...

The Kiffness’ claims he lost a half a million business deal for supporting the late Charlie Kirk has been met with disbelief…

The countdown begins for Miss South Africa 2025! Ten incredible finalists are ready to compete for the crown on 25 October 2025.

The public – including Ian Cameron – have strongly opposed the parole release of Donovan Moodley, who murdered Leigh Matthews in 2004.

South Africa’s top court heard arguments in a case pitting coastal communities against Shell’s oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast.

The smash hit, Sosh Plata, put Loatinover Pounds on top of the rap game three years ago.

Redford died at his home in Utah, surrounded by loved ones.

Through a play titled Phethogo, which means change or transformation, Molepo is fighting the scourge of bullying in schools.

“I was stressed out for two and a half to three months. I knew I had cancer in my body,” says Sabelo Gumede.

Afriforum has warned that South Africa’s driving licence scheme could face a similar fate to e-tolls and the SABC TV licence.

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Binance Coin (BNB) just smashed through its previous ceilings. On September 12, 2025, BNB pushed to a new all-time high (ATH) of around $907, surpassing the $900 mark, after news broke of a major strategic partnership between Binance and asset manager Franklin Templeton. This move has renewed investor belief that BNB might not just stop […]

If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.

While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.