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The parents of two children who say they warned nursery staff about Chan tell the BBC they felt ignored.

The last reported sunshine had been on 21 January – the longest sunless period since records began in 1957.

Judge John Dodd KC says “perverse and depraved” Vincent Chan had “lost all sense of moral compass.”

It’s alleged the dealership’s representative, Yusuf Omar, expressed dissatisfaction on social media.

The alliance says the rights to continue economic activity must be respected.

Three choppers have joined Cape Town firefighters in efforts to contain a veld fire.

Maema says he opted for retirement after Batohi allegedly rendered him redundant.

Considered the father of Afrobeat, Kuti used his music in the 1970s to combat colonial values and brutal dictatorship. Podcaster Jad Abumrad tells his story in the series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.

The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

Kim Jong Un has chosen Miss Kim as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency says – but what exactly do we know about her?

Seoul’s assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

President Ramaphosa is delivering his State of the Nation address to a joint sitting in Cape Town.

President Cyril Ramaphosa set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at City Hall in Cape Town

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address live from Cape Town City Hall.

The mayor says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

After more than two years in the international wilderness, Tomas Francis says it is “awesome” to be back with Wales.

Barnet manager Dean Brennan is given a nine-game touchline ban for verbally abusing referee Kirsty Dowle, with reference to gender.

The head of the international ice hockey federation, Luc Tardif, says he would like Russia and Belarus to return to international competition “as soon as possible”.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are “not a lot of fun”.

DfE guidance urges teachers to respond to social transition requests ‘with caution’ and includes Cass report findings

Primary school-age children who question their gender could be allowed to use different pronouns under long-awaited government guidance to schools on the subject.

The new guidance, billed as moving away from a culture-war approach on the subject, has some changes compared with...

Two South African pizzerias have earned global recognition after their creations were named among the 18 Best Pizzas in the World.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Laura Wolvaardt is currently the number one ranked women’s batter in One Day International cricket.

Controversial electrified 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine will be discontinued in May, along with the C63 moniker, leaving the C53 as the new range-topper.

Multiple areas across Gauteng have been without water for weeks.

Crypto markets are reeling as Bitcoin dips below $70,000, dragging Ethereum down 10% in 24 hours and shaking confidence across altcoins. Traders are feeling the pain as total market capitalization contracts sharply, and volatility surges to levels not seen in weeks. Every dip is magnified, every swing watched, as investors scramble to find tokens that […]

Physics research drives technological innovation, from medical imaging to data processing, write Dr Phil Bull and Prof Chris Clarkson; plus letters from Tim Gershon and Vincenzo Vagnoni, and Prof Paul Howarth

Your article (UK ‘could lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities, 6 February) is right to highlight the serious consequences of proposed 30% funding...

Stronger moves across the market have pulled attention toward price forecasts, especially after the Monero price prediction for 2030 pointed to a possible rise to $1,000. At the same time, traders noted how the Tron price prediction softened when the project expanded its treasury to 680 million TRX during a market dip. These shifts show […]

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?