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About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?

Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.

The defense is expected to call in another witness.

The murder of businessman, Emmanuel Mbense, took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission.

Syrian Kurds ran their own region for 12 years after breaking away from Assad control. Now they are forced to give up autonomy. NPR visited the changing region.

The BBC’s chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

A week after Israel struck more than 100 times in 10 minutes across Lebanon, killing over 350 people, we spend time with a family still searching for their daughter in the rubble in central Beirut.

President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here’s how the situation differs from other popes’ political critiques.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision “very very difficult”.

Lonzi says it was disheartening to witness the magistrate be irritated when AfriForum was mentioned.

Holomisa says Meyer is a strategic leader who takes time when making decisions.

Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban

The metro council rejected his written representations against his precautionary suspension.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens look at why the semi-finals between PSG & Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid & Arsenal are both really hard to call who will win.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock and Nedum Onuoha feel Arne Slot’s Liverpool do not have a definitive starting XI and style of play like other clubs around Europe, following their elimination from the competition at the hands of PSG.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens believe Mikel Arteta is trying to “convince” the Arsenal fanbase that concerns around his team’s form are overblown, after Arsenal qualified for the semi-finals in nervy fashion against Sporting.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Laurens look at how Michael Olise and Luis Diaz caused Real Madrid’s defence constant problems after they helped Bayern Munich reach the semi-finals.

What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Six-time Grammy nominee Tamia will perform in South Africa this August, bringing back memories of her classic R&B hits.

For Magesi, the defeat was a missed opportunity to move off the bottom of the log.

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After the full movie leaked, animators mourned the chance to release their work as intended. Others feel the leak is justified in light of Paramount’s marketing blunders and association with Trump.

Nearly 90% of Caltex petrol stations in South Africa have been rebranded.

The City of Cape Town has announced that it will soon take delivery of its first electric buses for the MyCiti service.

Isuzu has achieved a new record at its bakkie factory in South Africa.

Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.