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There’s an increase of ‘silent killer’ among younger South Africans, health dept warns

Police in the Western Cape are investigating two cases of murder of Mozambican nationals during violent unrest in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, at the weekend.

Nhlamulo Sambo was killed on Sunday in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.

SAWS has issued a Level 8 warning as heavy rain threatens flooding, prompting urgent evacuations.

The Sunday Times and TimesLive have been ordered to apologise unconditionally.

Disaster management teams in the Garden Route have begun evacuating some residents.

Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

Johann Wadephul said it was “no secret” Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico is expected to be one of the tournament’s most-watched matches

Wales diverted to Italy as bad weather badly disrupts preparations for Friday’s Women’s World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.

Matteo Berrettini says he is “tired of retiring” from matches as another injury ends his hopes of a first major title at the French Open.

AC Milan rival Premier League sides for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, Real Madrid to sign Inter’s Denzel Dumfries and Newcastle target Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna.

Comedian Kevin Fraser has been praised for his hilarious, but ‘triggering’ skit of inside a Home Affairs office…

Grab the tissues! Siya Kolisi is spending more time with his dad, Fezakele, whom he wants to rebuild a relationship with…

Chris Brown surprised fans after revealing that he quietly earned a master’s degree more than four years ago.

The ‘Not Sorry’ hosts recently unpacked their respective family dynamics during episode three of their much-loved podcast.

WIN: 20 KFC meal vouchers up for grabs valued at R150!

Replacement for the current 11-year old Q7 will seemingly premiere after the arrival of the Q9.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ignored calls from opposition parties to come clean and address the Phala Phala Farm saga.

After seeing behind the PA curtain, Jacobs cites non-racialism, merit, and rule of law as reasons DA aligns with his values.

Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.