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Ama Qamata recently made her mark at the premiere of Fight Like a Girl in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the film inspired by real events follows her character Safi, a young woman escaping forced labour in an illegal mineral mine.

The band’s 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

Sobukwe’s gravesite has been repeatedly targeted over the years, with reports of vandalism dating back to 2001, and further incidents recorded in 2010 and subsequent years.

SAPS says 11 firearms belonging to the security company are in police custody.

The report alleged financial irregularities, as well as governance and leadership failures.

UMP has moved to online lectures after the private accommodation providers halted student transport

The compliance investigation follows a ruling by the Durban High Court on Tuesday

Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

Some 26 million people are “facing extreme hunger” in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Party members decry being sidelined by opposition party defectors

Earlier, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya placed Morodi on special leave from work.

Moya says action will be taken against those proven guilty. 

The municipality is currently headed by an ANC led coalition.

Would top three represent a successful season?

Has he earned a new deal?

Fifa fines the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and warns it about its future conduct after investigating an “alleged offence of discrimination” by the Palestine FA.

Great Britain’s freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claims her second consecutive World Cup slopestyle victory to top the standings before the final event.

A major IMAX upgrade is coming to a popular Johannesburg mall this year – Here’s what movie-goers can expect…

DJ Black Coffee has responded to social media criticism of him fathering multiple children with different women…

Jojo Robinson surprises her husband with a rented Lamborghini, impressing fans with her creative and stylish gesture.

Shortly after making his Blitzbok and Junior Springbok debut, 19-year-old Luan Giliomee is set to earn his first senior cap.

Grey College v Monument, KES v St John’s, and Noordheuwel v Garsfontein are other highlights this weekend.

While Cameron Hanekom accidentally extended his recovery period, coach Ackers said he would manage him well in hist first outing.

Digital tools promise better services, but experts say without strong governance and capacity, municipalities risk automating inefficiency and dysfunction.

The Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets had used clever techniques to worm into home networks, infecting more than 3 million devices in total, according to the US Justice Department.

South Africans can face strict penalties for selling petrol and diesel without formal approval.

More than 1,800 Toyota SUVs have been recalled in South Africa.

Motorists in South Africa can waste hundreds of rand in petrol letting the engine run for extended periods.

Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate.

‘People with ADHD are great in a crisis’

Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.