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Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are in contention for Great Britain’s first gold medal at the European Figure Skating Championships in 32 years.

Sir Nick Faldo is returning home after having “successful” open-heart surgery, the six-time major winner’s team says on social media.

The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.

The community of Glen and the surrounding areas are requested to be vigilant.

Khumalo has testified that most of Gauteng police are working with criminal cartels.

Premier Phophi Ramathuba says so far R4 billion is needed to repair infrastructure.

The suspects were wanted for a number of serious crimes.

Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.

He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran’s authoritarian regime to continue.

The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent’s top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.

The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

The new Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari development is progressing well and is set to open its doors on 4 July 2026.

The National Treasury is considering major changes for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which has raised some concerns.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Mashatile says uMkhonto weSizwe cannot remain a passive observer in the ANC.

The Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organisation ays SA will not be bullied by the US.

Defender Max Cleworth signs a new contract with Championship club Wrexham until the summer of 2029, with the option of a further year.

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has landed a new job. His new location is in Sweden with giants AIK.

New Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa says failures make him improve as he prepares for his first home game in charge following the shock defeat at Albecete.

Hull City v Chelsea and Aston Villa v Newcastle in the FA Cup fourth round will both be shown live on BBC One next month.

Rachel Kolisi has shared a decade-old throwback as part of the ‘2016 challenge’ from her wedding day to now ex, Siya Kolisi…

How far does R165 million go? We share the ways that South Africans can spend their PowerBall winnings as fast or frugal as they can.

Mama Joy has clapped back at South Africans who trolled her for supporting Nigeria at AFCON, which is currently taking place in Morocco.

Applications have opened at a major SA retailer for aspiring coffee entrepreneurs who want to run their own café kiosks inside select stores.

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The ruling followed the state’s successful application for leave to appeal against the Randburg Regional Court’s R10 000 bail decision.

The Crime Intelligence boss suggested that the case against him may have been pursued to interfere with his duties.

Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.