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The 33-year-old will still face federal charges in the US and is due to appear in court on Thursday.

The Met’s apology for revealing a source related to Lord Mandelson’s arrest is prominent on Thursday’s papers.

A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

Real Madrid’s win against Benfica was a “victory for everyone who stands against racism”, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says.

Bongani Ntanzi and his four co-accused are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.

Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

The party has urged politicians to use municipal funds for their intended purpose.

A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

Marielle Franco’s murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America’s main revenue source.

Soft drinks company Twig’s Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

Queen’s University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students’ union.

The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets

Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.

R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

Western Cape Premier expected to deliver the State of the Province Address , Thursday evening

Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence before him.

An ‘awful’ decision, or ‘always going to be a red’? Why Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly’s second yellow card became a straight red in his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.

Mohamed Salah would be happy to stay at Liverpool until 2027, there are six Premier League clubs interested in Frankfurt’s Nnamdi Collins, while Casemiro wants to keep playing in Europe.

Galatasaray survived a 10-man Juventus comeback, scoring twice in extra time to win 7-5 on aggregate, despite Lloyd Kelly’s red card.

As Italy faced the embarrassment of having no clubs in the Champions League last 16, Atalanta became the saviours of national reputation – and pride.

Government looks at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressure

Ministers are examining ways to ease the burden of student loans after weeks of pressure over a policy pulling more people into repayments, the Guardian understands.

The Treasury and the Department for Education are reviewing different options to offer relief to graduates with Plan 2 student loans,...

The City of Cape Town has shared updated projections, warning the next three months will be critical for the city’s water security.

Actress Bridget Masinga – who is mom to a six-month-old baby – slammed Gauteng authorities over the ongoing Joburg water crisis.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to limit excise duty increases on alcohol to inflation-linked adjustments has been welcomed.

All social grants – except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant – will increase in the next financial year.

Their innings total of 361/8 was the second highest achieved by the SA women’s team in an ODI game.

Their innings total of 361/8 was the second highest achieved by the SA women’s team in an ODI game.

Michael Page is not your average Gen Z. He works with time, holds it in his hands, fixes it and contemplates it along the way. Meet him here.

A total of R49 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 25 February 2026.

The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.