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Education department facilitates transfer after request from girl and her mother

The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman’s upcoming performance in Aberdeen.

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Another passenger had already died earlier in the cruise ship, bringing the death toll to three.

The South African Weather Services has warned of heavy rains and gale force winds from tomorrow.

Manamela also announced the appointment of Professor Hlengani Mathebula as the administrator.

The party says any moves that undermining governance or shift focus away from supporting students.

The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

President Trump announced that the U.S will “guide” stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded “Humpback Hope,” also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Paymenow, which was co-founded by Springbok legend Bryan Habana, has merged with fellow fintech PayCurve.

The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa. 

Results from a recent Schools Water Testing Project have revealed major concerns about water quality in South Africa.

The ANC’s NW is in the Nelson Mandela Metro as part of its service delivery outreach.

Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her

President Ramaposa has reaffirmed the strong ties between the party and the Bantu Church of Christ.

The IEC says the meeting is part of its stakeholder engagement programme as it prepares for the LGE

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says that his Chelsea side are “a lot better” than they showed against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday, following a 3-1 loss.McFarlane also says that “all signs are positive at the moment” for Jesse Derry after the young debutant was forced off with a head injury.

Missed chances and dropped points have left Orlando Pirates chasing, while Mamelodi Sundowns edge closer to another league title.

Challenge Cup semi-finalists Dragons need to keep building after a season of progress under Filo Tiatia.

A look at the latest antepost odds ahead of the 130th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, Africa’s richest horse race.

Siya Kolisi’s ‘girlfriend’, 25-year-old influencer Rachel John is on a ‘new adventure’ in Nigeria. Take a look…

A new ‘hybrid living’ trend is reshaping property buying in South Africa, balancing city life with coastal escapes.

Cole Palmer compounded Chelsea’s misery when he missed a penalty late in the first half.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Ezhiah Skhumbuzo Mvubu and his brother robbed a Pick n Pay store nearly 20 years ago.

Incidents involving regulator, SAA andSafair still unresolved.

Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.

Chery’s newest car brand looks a lot like Land Rover, and there’s a good reason for that.

South African driving licence cards hold a lot of personal information.

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.