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Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are inseparable

Liza Essers reflects on Goodman Gallery’s legacy, its global ambitions and the challenges of sustaining a space for art, conversation and community

Over 12,000 dismissed or delinquent officials are now on the register, and no government department can appoint anyone without checking it first.

From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage

Residents in Johannesburg have been living with persistent water cuts for years.

The shootout follows intelligence driven information about a business robbery in Soweto

SAPS says case of fraud has been registered at the Sunnyside Police Station in Pretoria.

Authorities have issued a stern warning to road users that lawlessness will not be tolerated.

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth’s orbit.

New DNA testing has solved the 51-year-old case of murdered teenager Laura Ann Aime, according to investigators.

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a “legacy of resilience and longevity”.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions ‘at the click of a button’, the government said.

March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation.

The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.

One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday night.

Dunga replaces the African National Congress’s (ANC) Lebogang Maile who is now MMC for Education

She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

Arsenal captain Kim Little says she believes her side are “getting better and better” as they reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League, after beating Chelsea 3-2 on aggregate to close in on successfully defending their title.

Tiger Woods turns down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America announces, as he steps away from golf following last week’s car crash.

Watch the moment Katie McCabe appears to pull Alyssa Thompson’s hair during Chelsea’s 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

World number one Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in a final-frame decider to secure a 10-9 victory and reach the Tour Championship semi-finals.

The 55-year-old is one of the most successful hedge fund managers of his generation

When Chris Rokos decided to donate a record £190m to the University of Cambridge to set up a “school of government” this week, it became the latest mega project carried out in the hedge fund billionaire’s name.

The publicity-shy tycoon has spent much of the last decade presiding over one of England’s most...

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus enjoyed quality time with his family at his daughter Nikki’s university graduation celebration.

Former Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert has shared her postpartum mental health challenges after giving birth to a baby girl last month.

Chicken Licken have backtracked on their announcement of discontinuing their infamous rubber band packaging…

Singer Naledi Aphiwe celebrates a new chapter after announcing she will study for a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Broos may well be better off sticking with what he has got.

Tshwane’s city bus service had to drastically cut back on routes after its diesel supplies from the fuel depot dried up.

Public trust continues to erode as corruption becomes accepted, blurring lines between survival and integrity across South African society.

Mathibeli’s lawyers said that he will refrain from making any further posts about Mkhwanazi.

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Saunas and cold plunge pools are popping up everywhere in the UK, bringing fiery heat and icy cold to a beach, city farm or park near you. Their users will be ready with all the reasons why it’s good for both the mind and the body. But what’s the evidence for the benefits of sauna and cold plunge? Madeleine Finlay hears from Ian Sample and from Dr Heather Massey, associate professor at the...

Felix Honigwachs has announced a strategic initiative to invest in emerging biotechnology companies developing advanced human-like biological models for medical research and organ development. The move reflects a growing conviction that this field represents one of the most significant breakthroughs in modern healthcare. As part of this initiative, Felix is actively seeking early stage and […]

The Murriyang radio telescope in Parkes, NSW broadcast the moon landing in 1969 and is now tracking the Artemis II crewed lunar mission

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On the day of the Apollo moon landing, 21 July 1969, wind gusts of up to 110km/h buffeted the Parkes radio telescope as it sat in a sheep paddock in regional New South Wales.

It is meant to shut down...

The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Prasa is under the microscope following corruption allegations.

Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.

Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026