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Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills’ sacking “was a real shock to the organisation”.

Global data-centre provider Equinix plans to build more facilities in South Africa as part of a R7.5 billion plan to capitalise on the continent’s artificial-intelligence boom.

University of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor ,Prof Buhlungu to get full payment during his suspension

The N1 Road has been closed outside Polokwane, after a crash that killed two people and one injured

The NPA says the court’s decision reiterates that acts of domestic violence will not be tolerated.

Ntshavheni’s comments come amid rising fuel prices and supply challenges.

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader’s sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

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

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Security and insurance experts have sent a warning to homeowners and tenants travelling over the Easter long-weekend.

On 30 April, the 59 luxury homes of a prestigious new residential estate in Plattekloof will be released to the market — and exclusive sales agents Pam Golding are expecting rapid sales based on unmet demand for quality housing in this sought-after Northern Suburbs neighbourhood.

Lesufi says the appointment will help strengthen relations with the ANC’s coalition partners.

Violent protests erupted in parts of the SA, including KuGompo, this week following the coronation

Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga was appointed as Finance MEC.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced Dunga’s appointment during his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday

Crokes Cross wins at 300-1 at Kelso, equalling the UK racing record for longest-price.

Miguel Cardoso’s Mamelodi Sundowns return from the FIFA break with a Betway Premiership fixture against Chippa United.

Hooker Dewi Lake is a doubt for Wales’ Nations Championship campaign in July and will not play again for Ospreys before his move to Gloucester for the 2026-27 season.

After a two-week break from the carnage, what’s next in one of the most gripping title fights in Europe?

Daniel Kebede tells delegates, government’s education policies fall short as he signals growing support for Greens’ among teachers

The leader of the UK’s biggest education union has torn into the government’s record on schools, accusing Labour of letting down the nation’s children and failing to deliver on its promises for education.

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education...

‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ fans dragged MaCele for her insulting and insensitive remarks about MaKhumalo’s struggles with infertility.

As with the GLE, the GLS receives its second round of updates and first since 2023.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Good Friday, 3 April 2026.

The senior prosecutor is denied bail after allegedly violating a protection order and attacking his wife in Pretoria North.

Researchers at the company found representations inside of Claude that perform functions similar to human feelings.

The mission commander’s email inbox failed during the journey to the moon. Have they tried turning the computer off and back on again?

April’s petrol price hikes kicked in right before motorists are expected to head out for the Easter weekend.

Cape Town will soon be home to electric minibus taxis.

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.

Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.