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BBC Radio 5 Live’s boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends.

Twelve people were killed and 13 others were wounded in the shooting incident in Saulsville.

Nine people were killed in the incident, which happened at the KwaNoxolo tavern earlier this month

The Department of Correctional Services describe the move as a standard operation.

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin’s homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks.

Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York’s New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Wealthy South Africans are increasingly turning their backs on big city living and moving to smaller coastal towns along the Garden Route.

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Prince Buthelezi Mall will open its door in April, with the mall hoping to improve access to formal retail in Empangeni KwaZulu-Natal.

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Will Broos risk it all?

Boxing expert Steve Bunce says he can’t imagine the “type of condition” Anthony Joshua is in following a crash that killed two of his close friends and team members.Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died when the vehicle they were in collided with a stationary truck in Lagos, Nigeria.Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died when the vehicle they were in collided with a stationary truck in Nigeria.

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With seven goals in his last six games, is Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin becoming an essential pick? Our FPL experts give their views.

Elite junior tennis players are flocking to online schools. The model offers flexibility and focus – but raises deeper questions about growth, pressure and childhood

In a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts...

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared some of the hard and lighter moments of 2025 as the year draws to an end.

The Western Cape High Court has ordered the City of Cape Town to provide a suitable venue for minstrel troupes to participate in their cultural competition.

“Our board is confident that we have secured the right head coach,” said Benadie.

“We have to play every game with 100% of our talents and qualities,” said the Belgian coach.

Russia’s accusation comes at a pivotal moment in the peace process.

Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a leading Bitcoin miner leveraging its global operations to develop an integrated energy and AI compute platform, announced that Enduring Wealth Capital Limited (“EWCL”) increased its investment in the Company with a US$10.5 million commitment. EWCL will subscribe for additional Class B ordinary shares in cash at […]

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US support for nuclear energy is soaring. Meanwhile, coal plants are on their way out and electricity-sucking data centers are meeting huge pushback. Welcome to the next front in the energy battle.

Amid historically low birth rates and economic pressures from its aging population, China will eliminate a decades-old tax exemption on contraceptives.

Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.