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The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace “to simplify matters”.

On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested

SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.

Shivaan Cumberledge died last week and neighbours allege was left alone with his younger sibling.

An advocate described the approval for the tavern to be licensed as an act of financial gain.

Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an “anti-weaponization fund.”

The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer’s NS&I products.

Power utility Eskom has once again threatened to cut power to the City of Joburg over unpaid bills and money soon due, which has now reached R6.8 billion.

These are the salaries needed to send your child to the most expensive and best-performing private schools in the country.

Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, was meant to be a briefing from the Higher Education Minister.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Southend United sack manager Kevin Maher two days after the club’s historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.

Out-of-contract midfielder Ryan Wintle says he is leaving Cardiff City due to circumstances “completely out of my control”.

These three Orlando Pirates stars will play no part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. There may of course be more …

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final against Ulster, Montpellier back row Billy Vunipola talks doubts, trophies and turning down the change to play for Tonga.

Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers

The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.

Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which is investigating the crisis in reading for pleasure among children, the screenwriter and...

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Parliament grilling was postponed after Nsfas failed to submit a presentation on time.

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On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.

Irvine, CA  – The race for hotly-contested California Congressional District 47 is heating up with the primary just two weeks away.  Nine candidates are vying for two spots on the November ballot, including four Republicans, two Democrats and a powerful well-funded independent Eric Troutman. Incumbent Democrat Dave Min is heavily-favored to advance beyond the June […]

Irvine, CA  – California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman is focusing the remaining days of his campaign to raising awareness of threats to the First Amendment both in broadcast and social media. “I have dedicated my legal career to fighting threats to the First Amendment and constitutional rights.” Troutman says. “It only makes sense I should […]

Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.

Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide