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Reform UK is showing ‘momentum and magnetism’, but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC’s political editor writes.

Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday’s papers.

The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.

Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.

The minors were intercepted along the Beitbridge border area earlier this week.

The President says he is saddened by the death of a five-year-old child.

The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.

Palestinians say they’re suffering as they wait for progress in next phase of U.S.-backed ceasefire.

Uganda votes amid an internet blackout and heavy military deployment as President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term, extending his four-decade grip on power

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports – but can it work?

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.

He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.

Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.

Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby finish seventh in the European Figure Skating European Championships with a score of 173.52.

An error-strewn performance from Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby costs the British duo a European Figure Skating Championships medal in Sheffield.

Tammy Abraham could reunite with Aston Villa, Manchester United hope to sign Carlos Baleba in the summer, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for Juventus.

Steve Crossman is joined by Pat Cash, Naomi Broady, Jodie Burrage and Russell Fuller.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….

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The Salt superyacht, valued at over R1 billion, has been spotted docked in Cape Town. Here’s what we know about the vessel and the owner…

Amakhosi beat Stellies last season en route to winning the Nedbank Cup.

Seam bowler Ottneil Baartman secured a hat-trick when he removed Andre Russell, Lizaad Williams and Lungi Ngidi from successive deliveries.

The Nedbank Cup last 32 draw was conducted in Sandton on Thursday.

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One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”