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Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough’s career.

This epic Scottish Premiership season won’t be over until it’s over, writes Tom English.

Gauteng Police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza says no arrests have been made at this stage

The drug trafficker was set to take-off to London on Sunday morning when he was intercepted

Local councilor Sthembiso Hlatshwayo says violent crime has become a weekly occurrence

McKenzie handed over a multipurpose sport facility, attire and sporting equipment to two schools

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility’s proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Not all high-paying jobs in South Africa require a degree.

South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.

Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.

Ulster welcome back Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).

Emilio Gay and David Bedingham both score unbeaten centuries as Durham easily chase 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets.

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.

Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for them

The parties most likely to win the Senedd election next month offer radically different futures for Wales, but all six are facing criticism for not being “upfront” in their manifestos about the fiscal challenges the next Welsh government will...

Two trained detection dogs have arrived in South Africa from Germany to help rangers tackle rhino poaching and other wildlife crime.

Social media users slammed radio personality and podcaster DJ Speedsta for pulling his girlfriend, Shamiso Mosaka, at the Metro FM Awards.

Brother and sister-in-law Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are getting honoured with their stars in the same day.

The ship returned to South Africa last year in November for its second season.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 28 April 2026.

A first-half blitz ensured the Junior Springboks would go on to beat Argentina eight tries to three at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt was in excellent form once again, scoring 92 not out.

Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.

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Income tax and various fuel levies eat up a significant portion of the take-home pay for low-income households in South Africa.

Millions in eBucks were spent on fuel in South Africa over the past twelve months.

Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.