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Dengue has killed 56 people and infected more than 77,000 in the South Asian nation this year.

The department of justice and constitutional development has announced the monetary limit for small claims courts will increase from R20,000 to R30,000 effective August 1.

Taxi associations accused the MEC of undermining its leadership by engaging directly with operators

Police pounced on a suspected safe house in Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday evening.

Sebogodi is best known for his role as Kenneth Mashaba on the popular SABC 1 soapie Generations.

Cross-examination continues with the defence expected to test Bethwell Cele’s version of events

Canada’s dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa’s camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

The BBC’s Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, three countries led by military governments, submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

Andrea Johnson requested for an adjournment early on Wednesday due to medication side effects

Johnson faced criticism for allegedly applying a wrong legal test when assessing a referral.

The judge ruled an inquest cannot be held if a criminal trial is pending or had been held.

Parliament commitee says it will obtain legal advice on President Ramaphosa’s appearance.

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says Thursday’s Uefa Conference League second qualifying round first leg against HNK Rijeka is going to be a “great experience” for his side (19:45 BST).

How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Jessica Andrade says she will do “whatever it takes” to earn a living as she recovers from injury.has been working as a delivery driver to earn extra money while she is recovering from injury.

The 23rd Commonwealth Games are about to begin in Glasgow with Team Wales hoping for success.

Grant recipients say the current SASSA amount is putting their health and daily survival at serious risk right now.

Angry pensioners accuse the government of wasting money on salaries and lunches while pensioners battle long queues for very little.

On the run for nearly two decades, police have finally caught a 49 year old fugitive for his 2007 crimes.

The multi-sport showpiece acts as a stepping stone to the Olympic Games and provides opportunities for non-Olympic sports.

Teeks talks about Māori identity, authenticity, his emotive music, coming out publicly, and performing in South Africa.

Thousands murdered annually with unlicensed firearms, while stolen police and army guns also linked to deaths.

US diplomats have been told to counter claims that Washington can switch off AI models overnight.

Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand

Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 850 years.

At 4.17pm on 22 July 2028, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a roughly 100km-wide shadowy band across...

Science correspondent Nicola Davis investigates the strange story of Tam O’Braan and his attempts to grow tea in Scotland.

In episode three of this mini-series first broadcast in October 2025, all of O’Braan’s lies come to a head and it is revealed where he was sourcing the tea being supplied to hotels and shops. At trial, O’Braan takes the stand and the Scottish growers finally get some...

Q won’t undercut the Geely E2 or BYD Dolphin Surf for the accolade of South Africa’s most affordable EV but will have more power and better range.

England is seeing a “worrying increase” in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.

The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist equipment.

Joe Marler tells BBC Sport’s Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling.