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A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout

More developments in Davos and the PM’s allies moving to stop a potential leadership bid feature on Friday’s front pages.

Martin O’Neill praised his team for claiming a draw in Italy, but big tests are still to come.

Residents say the bodies were only recovered the day after the incident was reported.

Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

The cause of the power outage is under investigation by a technical team.

Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.

A UN spokesman said conditions inside the camp remained “tense and volatile” after Kurdish-led forces withdrew.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.

Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.

The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

BBC Sport Scotland examines Rangers’ turn in fortunes recently under Danny Rohl.

World number one Scottie Scheffler shoots a nine-under 63 in the first round of the American Express in California on his first PGA Tour appearance of the season.

Aston Villa are through to the Europa League last 16 already – but with one round of matches to play in the league phase, only two of the other three British sides have a chance of joining them.

Jon Armstrong sits in fifth place after three stages of his World Rally Championship debut at the iconic Rallye Monte Carlo.

Victoria Beckham’s dancing at Brooklyn’s wedding was a sticking point for her son, further putting a wedge in their already fragile relationship.

An app comparing the prices of grocery items from four major food retailers will soon be available to South Africans…

Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …

With their dominant win, the Royals progressed to a qualifier play-off against Sunrisers Eastern Cape to be played on Friday.

The EMPD official further denied knowing Marius van der Merwe.

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From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.

Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.