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As the case draws to a close, we look back at the toughest newspaper court battle yet.

King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.

Over 500,000 South African households relying on paraffin face financial strain as the price of illuminating paraffin nearly doubles, rising by R11.67 per litre.

Traffic officers urged to make a difference in the country

Households can expect a 15% increase for water and businesses a 16% hike.

NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt’s history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.

The average at employee at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange earned over R2 million per year in remuneration.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Former US Open champion Michelle Wie West says she is ending her three-year retirement to play at the major later this year.

Ravi Bopara reveals that he will not be playing in this summer’s T20 Blast, bringing to an end a 23-year county cricket playing career.

Premiership Women’s Rugby is inviting clubs to show their interest in joining the league for potential future expansion.

Central American giants Panama are in town to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bafana Bafana. Here’s Hugo Broos’ staring 11.

As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing

In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society...

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health

Almost half of primary school teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorders “at least occasionally”, rising to four in five at secondary level, according to a survey by the UK’s largest education union.

The findings emerged in a poll of 10,000 teachers in English state schools...

Cape Town’s draft budget could bring rates relief to 60% of households, with wider rebates and lower increases for key services.

Music and fashion extraordinaire Umzulu Phaqa announced that she’s taking a break from her unfulfilling music career.

DJ Lamiez Holworthy addresses viral lookalike who has copied her style and sparked online debate.

His role as Dr John Carter on ER brought much recognition for actor Noah Wyle.

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The committee has already received three deadline extensions since it was established in October 2025.

Amazon has the Coway Airmega Mighty marked down to two-thirds its normal price.

Maziv, South Africa’s leading open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has announced a landmark R9 billion investment pledge at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference. This significant capital commitment, spanning the next five years, is set to accelerate the country’s high-speed digital rollout and includes a dedicated pledge to create 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities over […]

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

The government stated that the R3-per-litre fuel tax cut is just the first step in its plan to provide relief to motorists, and that additional measures are on the way.