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Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.

Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.

The minors were intercepted along the Beitbridge border area earlier this week.

The President says he is saddened by the death of a five-year-old child.

At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says.

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.

The United States Embassy in South Africa has issued a scathing statement about the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) conducting naval exercises with Iran.

A township shopping mall in Gauteng is set to change hands in a R177 million deal after receiving the green light from South Africa’s Competition Commission.

Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.

He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.

Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.

Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Steve Crossman is joined by Pat Cash, Naomi Broady, Jodie Burrage and Russell Fuller.

Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates were handed seemingly more favourable Nedbank Cup fixtures comapred to Kaizer Chiefs.

Delayed flights, opponent’s failed drug tests and broadcaster issues – how Dalton Smith overcame the odds to become world champion.

Damien Egan, vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, denied entry after opposition from pro-Palestine group and union

Ofsted has launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy, the secondary school criticised for cancelling a visit by a local MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel.

Inspectors arrived at the school on Thursday morning following revelations that its leaders had...

Ofsted is concerned a school “may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit” from a Bristol MP.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….

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The Salt superyacht, valued at over R1 billion, has been spotted docked in Cape Town. Here’s what we know about the vessel and the owner…

Amakhosi beat Stellies last season en route to winning the Nedbank Cup.

Seam bowler Ottneil Baartman secured a hat-trick when he removed Andre Russell, Lizaad Williams and Lungi Ngidi from successive deliveries.

The Nedbank Cup last 32 draw was conducted in Sandton on Thursday.

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X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.

Save some cash on this Wear OS smartwatch with a revolutionary battery that can go for five days on a charge (16 days on low-power mode).

One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”