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Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted “detail as quickly as possible” after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody.

Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince’s financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.

Massive global newcomer Changan has hit South Africa running but its boldest move yet bypasses the budget tier entirely

The maintenance work started Friday and is expected to continue until Tuesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over title deeds in the North West.

Woolworths says the Preller Square branch remains closed while an investigation is under way.

Different areas across the city are set to experience low pressure to no water during maintenance.

South Africa’s Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain’s premier into a fight for survival.

BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana’s new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

New amendments to the Consumer Protection Act impose a series of changes for direct marketers in South Africa.

The music giant said Pershing Square’s offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

The Madlanga Commission has submitted its second interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa

The party asserts that the chairperson of the Impeachment Committee should be someone neutral.

The meeting aims ways to change the difficult living conditions of the poor and the working class.

Mbalula appealed to members to engage party stalwarts.

Follow the live scoring as the Stormers host Cardiff in a highly-anticipated URC quarter-final on Saturday afternoon.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls tackle Munster in a blockbuster URC quarter-final at Loftus on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns came from behind to beat German side RB Leipzig 3-1 in an exhibition match at Lucas Moripe on Saturday night.

British golfer Ian Poulter says he needs surgery after tearing the meniscus in his knee while “hopping up two steps” at a LIV Golf event in Virginia earlier this month.

Check out the latest adjustments for June 2026 SASSA Older Person Grants. Specifically, revisions to the eligibility requirements …

Many South Africans on social media have threatened to boycott Brian McKnight’s concert over the drama surrounding his personal life.

While South Africans accuse SASSA of paying ‘ghost beneficiaries’, a Gauteng mother walks 20km only to have her legitimate grant rejected.

The families argue that the state’s continued reliance on apartheid secrecy laws was irrational

New off-roader even manages to undercut its direct Chinese rival by almost R16 000.

‘They were very negative, and it was very difficult,’ said the Bafana head coach.

R223 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 29 May 2026.

The Canadian entrepreneur has always pushed the boundaries of gene editing, once attempting to turn horses into unicorns. Now she is set on modifying human embryos – something her controversial ex-husband was jailed for doing

On a Friday evening in late April, Cathy Tie, the Canadian serial entrepreneur and self-styled “Biotech Barbie”, is centre stage at New York City’s famous Carnegie...

A blue micromoon is a rare spectacle, though it’s not as blue or as micro as you might imagine

This weekend the night skies will feature a rare spectacle – a blue micromoon. We take a look at what the phrase means and how to catch a glimpse of the event.

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Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner