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Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage’s statement that the currency change was “wokery”.

The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

Putin accused of helping Iran and Tories say Starmer lied about Mandelson files – Friday’s papers.

In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children’s emotions.

The Western Cape has been experiencing high temperatures as the heatwave persists.

Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance.

The state revealed that Ntokozo Mjiyako is mentioned as Ntanzi’s legal representative.

Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of R400 000.

China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration’s trade investigation as a “pretext” for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris – which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Over 500 SANDF members are deployed in Gauteng to help the police fight gang related crimes

Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

The MK Party has axed Bongani Mncwango as its Secretary-General.

Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

Alexander Zverev says it felt “very special” to become just the fifth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.

BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England cricketer Steven Finn are encouraged by the Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction, after concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.

Record-breaking Wales flanker Alex Mann will finish a strong Six Nations campaign against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey finds

Teachers are used to outbreaks of rudeness and defiance from their pupils, but are now saying parents are some of the worst offenders and affecting staff mental health, according to a headteachers’ union.

More than 90% of headteachers and other senior leaders said they had been on...

‘Real Housewives’ stars Mel and Peet Viljoen’s arrest has been met with joy and plenty of jokes by fellow reality TV stars…

Award-winning musician Brenda Mtambo taps into a new realm in her music career as deputy chairperson at CAPASSO.

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The president says the government will act on the Madlanga commission’s recommendations once the final report is submitted.

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

This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.