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The IOPC is still reviewing evidence following the death of Tony Keeble on the A11 at Thetford.

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.

Trevor Wynn was believed to have died until he regained consciousness in hospital, a family friend says.

The woman is charged with forcing a girl to have sexual intercourse with her co-accused.

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says Andy Mothibi has the skills for his appointment as the new NDPP

Strong winds fuel blaze as Boschendal, three helicopters were deployed to support ground crews.

Sipho Ngomane is accused of killing his wife, a police officer.

At least 12 people have reportedly been killed in the city, where the army is demanding Kurdish fighters leave two neighbourhoods.

The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.

Israel says Volker Türk’s office makes “absurd” accusations in a report that details what the UN calls “systemic discrimination” against Palestinians.

Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is.

Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.

Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that South Africa is incredibly vulnerable to geopolitical alignments and that the United States still has one ‘big stick’ it can use against it.

The statement was released as the party today began the disciplinary process to punish Mbali Shinga.

President Ramaphosa met Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng ahead of ANC North West events.

Paul O’Sullivan, Julius Mkhwanazi, Robert McBride and Brown Mogotsi among witnesses.

President Ramaphosa is adamant that Mothibi has distinguished himself as an outstanding SIU head.

Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup fixtures produce wins for Armagh, Fermanagh and Derry.

Chiefs need to act fast.

Liverpool sign Sweden goalkeeper Jennifer Falk on loan from BK Hacken for the rest of the season.

Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers dies at the age of 80.

Yikes! US streamer IShowSpeed unintentionally butchered Springbok and Sharks star Siya Kolisi’s name during a livestream…

Actor, writer and creator of “All the queen’s men” has spoken out about his show no longer being a part of Tyler Perry Studios.

Cape Town residents are venting on social media about the influx of international tourists to the city over the December festive break…

While Siya Kolisi is on ‘baecation’ with alleged new girlfriend in Victoria Falls, Rachel revealed what fans can expect from her screening.

In a pulsating SA20 game played on Wednesday night, Durban’s Super Giants hosted the Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead.

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Election deniers are sure that the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is proof that the Venezuelan government rigged the 2020 election in Joe Biden’s favor.

South Africa’s car industry ended 2025 on a high note, with two automakers doing particularly well last month.

South Africa is developing a new digital permit and plans to extend the validity period of driver’s licenses to 8 years.

The price of cars has steadily risen in recent years, leaving a very short list of cars available to South Africans for less than R200,000.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.