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Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to “decouple” Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.

Ramaphosa promises 16 new special courts as SA grapples with GBVF

As SA awaits the national budget speech on Wednesday, the debate is already framed around familiar themes: fiscal consolidation, debt stabilisation and constrained revenue.

Bertie Grobbelaar, CEO of Stadium Management SA, has revealed that an independent company has been hired to scan tickets at Saturday’s Soweto derby in the hope that it will mitigate the glitches that their new digital ticketing system has been experiencin

Only 15 out of a total of 38 arrested suspects have been granted bail so far.

Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan’s growing tensions with China.

Something rare happened Tuesday in the U.K. Parliament: MPs criticized the royals, which 19th century rules prohibit. But an exception was made for disgraced ex-Prince Andrew — and floodgates opened.

The Indian prime minister will meet his Israeli counterpart in Israel this week amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical crisis.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who’s now running for Congress, about the U.S.’s next moves in brokering peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Senegal’s prime minister says it is “regrettable” that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.

Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.

Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

General Sibiya has been linked to Motsumi through alleged middleman Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.

General Sibiya has defended his relationship with Scharnick.

Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.

Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open.

Eddie Howe says Newcastle can “raise their game” and “compete with anybody” after they swept aside Qarabag in the Champions League knockout play-offs to set up a last-16 tie against Barcelona or Chelsea.

The difference between Swansea v Preston and other second-tier matches was that one of the Welsh club’s co-owners happens to be a hip-hop legend.

BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is “closely monitoring” developments before this summer’s World Cup.

Lawsuit is latest action by Trump administration against a university and escalation of president’s feud with California

The justice department sued the University of California, Los Angeles on Tuesday, alleging the university created a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff after protests against the war on Gaza broke out across campus.

The lawsuit claims UCLA...

Education leaders and MPs say government needs to be careful about mental health impact on leaders and teachers in already overstretched sector

Teachers and schools face “a huge ask” implementing the government’s special needs proposals affecting hundreds of thousands of children, according to education leaders and MPs who otherwise gave the plans a cautious welcome.

Under the plans unveiled by...

A South African refugee family have bemoaned the offer of soya-based meal kits, after their flight to the US was cancelled…

Steve Hofmeyr is one of several Afrikaner activists who have slammed 60 Minutes’ feature on farm attacks and ‘white genocide’…

A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.

Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reshapes maritime politics, placing New Delhi’s carefully cultivated African partnerships under strain.

Perfect lawns hide imperfect lives as neighbours sip grape “juice” and scroll past arguments tagged couple goals.

The victory lifted Sundowns back to the summit of the standings on goal difference.

Flavio Da Silva gave Chiefs the lead, but Stellies turned the game around after the break.

The US Justice Department disclosures give fresh clues about how tech companies handle government inquiries about your data.

One Indian and two Chinese car brands have factories in South Africa, and another Chinese carmaker plans to open one in mid-2026.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.