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A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.

It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.

Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

President Ramaphosa has appointed Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner.

The ANC warns that contesting elections separately is incompatible with alliance principles.

The family says they believe her demise is related to the work she was doing at the municipality.

Ramaphosa addresses the media at the Union Buildings, He will be accompanied by Firoz Cachalia

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out of the role.

President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was “no time pressure” on the ceasefire, which he has extended indefinitely.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

An entire Nature Reserve near in the Eastern Cape is selling for $8.9 million (R145 million). 

Asbestos toy warnings

Bank of America expects an interest rate hike in May, as the Iran war starts to raise prices at the tills.

The DA has laid criminal charges against Minister Sisisi Tolashe.

The SACP has briefed the media on plans for the upcoming local government elections.

The South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the Local Government Elections independently.

The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality and political Interference in the justice system.

Find out why Durban City FC’s Kyle Jurgens is the type of midfielder Kaizer Chiefs should seriously consider for that key central role next season.

Iran’s Hossein Vafaei becomes the first qualifier to win at the 2026 World Championship, beating China’s Si Jiahui to set up a tie with Judd Trump.

A talented young Springbok is set to undergo a shoulder operation that will likely lead to him missing the start of the Test season.

Sir Andy Murray and Josh Taylor are backing Hearts’ title bid but what do other Hibs supporters think as Sunday’s derby at Easter Road looms?

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard

At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

A Cape Town preacher has defended his decision to welcome Marc Lottering onto his church’s podium amid public backlash…

Rachel Kolisi calls for urgent awareness and action as she highlights gaps in support systems for vulnerable children in South Africa.

Mbalula acknowledged that the SACP’s decision to contest independently carries electoral risk for the ANC

“It’s just an incredible game to be part of and really looking forward to Sunday,” said De Jong.

They are accused of defrauding the criminal justice system and obstructing justice, among other charges.

Masemola faces four counts of contravening the Public Finance Management Act in relation to a R228 million Saps health services tender.

President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst […]

Government has set a 2028 deadline to redesign the State IT Agency – but it comes after years of false starts.

Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba

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The confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.

The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three...

Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections

The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.

On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly...

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.

This Chinese brand has sold over 15,000 cars since launching in South Africa.

The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.

Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What’s Up Docs?

Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.

A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.