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The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.

Requests to access victims’ personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.

Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

BRICS Navy drills are being conducted off the South African coast.

After the social media app’s AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Trump says the new levy is “effective immediately” as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

South Africa’s matric pass rate has reached a record level of 88%, less than one percentage point higher than 2024.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Manchester City are keen on England international Elliot Anderson, Bayern Munich continue chase for Marc Guehi and Roma agree deal for Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen.

Aston Villa sign Chelsea and France midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000.

West Ham’s new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women’s Super League debut because of an earring.

Ulster’s general manager Rory Best says it is “unfortunate” Sunday’s European Challenge Cup game in the Netherlands was called off.

Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, had a visit with a local academy called off ‘in case his presence inflames the teachers’

A planned visit by a Jewish Labour MP to a school in his Bristol constituency was cancelled after a campaign by a pro-Palestine group, it has emerged.

Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, had been booked to speak to students at Bristol Brunel...

Minister Gayton McKenzie will launch the Joslin Smith Foundation to coincide with his birthday celebration…

Several Afrikaner South Africans have been denied refugee status in the resettlement programme. Here is why…

Snoop Dogg was in high spirits when he presented the award for Best Podcast at the Golden Globes this year.

Running may seem simple – put one foot in front of the other – but your shoes can make all the difference.

While the Pretoria outfit lifted themselves one point clear at the top of the standings, MI Cape Town remained stranded at the bottom of the table.

School fees causing stress this year? Here’s what parents need to know about exemptions, who qualifies, and how to apply legally.

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The state of Minnesota, along with the Twin Cities, have sued the US government and several officials to halt the flood of agents carrying out an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.

The testimony also calls into question whether Ross failed to follow his training during the incident in which he reportedly shot and killed Minnesota citizen Renee Good.

Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.

Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.

Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?