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One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

Home Office statistics show more than 80,333 people were waiting for appeals to be heard at the end of 2025, up from 41,987 a year earlier.

The Western Cape has been experiencing high temperatures as the heatwave persists.

Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance.

The state revealed that Ntokozo Mjiyako is mentioned as Ntanzi’s legal representative.

Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of R400 000.

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

The famous company said rising costs had “squeezed the business financially”.

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started – but why have there been such sharp swings?

The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

Over 500 SANDF members are deployed in Gauteng to help the police fight gang related crimes

Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

The MK Party has axed Bongani Mncwango as its Secretary-General.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was answering questions in Parliament.

Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are locked in a classic title race. Each club has the following 10 fixtures remaining.

Your guide to what’s happening and when and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.

Tom English looks at the areas Scotland must master in order to record a rare win over Ireland in the final round of Six Nations fixtures.

Guro Reiten leaves Chelsea after winning 13 trophies in six years to join American side Gotham FC.

‘Real Housewives’ stars Mel and Peet Viljoen’s arrest has been met with joy and plenty of jokes by fellow reality TV stars…

Award-winning musician Brenda Mtambo taps into a new realm in her music career as deputy chairperson at CAPASSO.

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The president says the government will act on the Madlanga commission’s recommendations once the final report is submitted.

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

In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.

WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.

This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.