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The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole are accused of killing Lusanda Mathabela

Motorists areurged to use alternative routes following fatal crash on R102 in Isipingo, Durban.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.

The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Residents of a small town in Louisiana have accused South African petrochemicals company Sasol of failing to fairly compensate and relocate those who want to leave.

The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Woolworths’ operations for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025 are showing improvements, but its basic earnings will take a hit following the sale of an Australian property, which inflated earnings for the previous period.

Senona has admitted before the Commission that he encouraged Matlala to seek legal guidance.

The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

Here is the kick off time to note as the Bulls and Lions go into battle in what should be a thrilling URC derby on Saturday.

The Two Oceans Marathon organisers have unveiled a prize purse of R2.6 million for the 2026 Ultra and Half Marathons.

A Swansea council motion will urge the WRU to withdraw its proposal to reduce the number of professional regional rugby teams in Wales from four to three.

How Francesca Hennessy – who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday – went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot.

Policy intended to keep more children sanctioned for non-violent bad behaviour in school in ‘internal exclusion’ units

Suspending pupils from school will be reserved for the most serious cases of bad behaviour including violence, according to the latest government guidance to be issued to schools in England.

The Department for Education (DfE) is to announce a consultation on behaviour policy to...

Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.

The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

South African cinemas Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro have pulled the plug on Melania, a documentary about US President Donald Trump’s wife.

A crackdown on illegal billboards in Joburg sees advertisers face immediate reputation damage and financial losses …

A crackdown on illegal billboards in Joburg sees advertisers face immediate reputation damage and financial losses …

Here are Africa’s top universities in 2026, according to Times Higher Education, with South African institutions dominating the rankings.

Salga and Ameu insist on a public hearing before Eskom tariff corrections.

The spin bowler has also spoken highly of team captain Aiden Markram.

Some in the ANC want Dada Morero to resign; they want Loyiso Masuku to take over from him.

Canal+ says it is well-positioned to return the MultiChoice Group to its pre-2023 growth trajectory.

Operating income climbed 21% to $38.3 billion, while net income surged 60% to $38.5 billion for the quarter ended 31 December.

South African companies are urged to stop chasing global trends and start capitalising on the country’s unique data landscape.

AI succeeds in logistics only when decision authority, evidence standards and accountability are explicitly designed, according to Sterdts.

Toyota has revised the Corolla hatchback and sedan for South Africa.

While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.