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The Gauteng health department was ordered by the Johannesburg high court to pay R1.6m in damages for failing to provide necessary medical care and devices to a child with cerebral palsy

Senior SANDF officer Brig Johannes Mkhabela allegedly sprayed cyanide in a colleague’s office to prevent them from taking their post, with CCTV footage capturing the act. Mkhabela was subsequently arrested for attempting to bribe the investigating officer with R1.5 million to dismiss the case, leading to charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya denies claims Witness F facilitated a purchase of impalas for him

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address at Nasrec on Monday

The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as government troops and militia allies battle Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for control of mineral-rich land, civilians pay the price in a brutal war.

Mexico braced for more violence following an eruption of clashes after the armed killed the leader of a powerful cartel

A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Mogotsi is a key figure in allegations of corruption, political interference, leaks of police info.

The written questions relate to the extent of President’s knowledge of the disbandment of PKTT

Lesufi has indicated that Gauteng continues to attract foreign direct investment. 

The application also aims to reverse the decision to fund her legal costs in the Nkabinde Inquiry.

The first Soweto derby of the season is on Saturday, 28 February. Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Thuso Phala has opened up about the its social weight impact.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Everton manager David Moyes says his side were “worth more than a defeat” after losing 1-0 to Manchester United in the Premier League.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praises the impact of striker Benjamin Sesko, who came off the bench to score in a 1-0 win at Everton.

Bridget Phillipson and her team are making sure MPs and the public grasp the need to overhaul the special educational needs system

In her first week as a cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson held a meeting for new Labour MPs with one subject – special educational needs. Almost 100 MPs came to that first meeting.

There were new MPs for whom the issue was personal to their own families – Jen...

Parents and teachers will be wondering what resources ministers can secure for Labour’s revamp of system

• Fewer children in England to get EHCPs by 2035 under Send overhaul• Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response• The impact of Send changes in England: four likely scenarios for children

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Did Rachel Kolisi just reveal that she’s ready to move on after her heartbreaking divorce from Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi?

The son of movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court.

A custom Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in South Africa – who is behind the multi-million rand purchase?

Disgraced Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, will he be removed from the line of succession or left eighth in line to take the throne?

New research finds genetic similarities between feline and human cancers.

Lerato Ramanyimi and her husband, Nicolus, face six counts of fraud in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court.

The figures circulated by certain so-called Western human rights organisations bear little resemblance to reality in Iran.

Given the much-storied woes with the sole licensing printing machine for our drivers’ licences, it’s logical to put everything in one place.

Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.

The South African National Taxi Council plans to overhaul the industry with a new payment system and regular compliance checks on drivers and vehicles.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.