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Self-motivated budding entrepreneur used his carpentry business savings to put a private roof over his family’s heads

If we cannot protect the people who spent their lives building this country, then we have lost sight of the very purpose of government, writes Herman Mashaba

He doesn’t even limp neither does he grumble but instead he dusts himself up and finds a way to continue honing the skills of fighters.

Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Soweto, will be a hive of activity as SA commemorates the 50th anniversary of Youth Day on Tuesday.

The experts say dangerous driving habits contribute significantly to fatalities.

Nine Bangladeshi nationals were refused entry into SA and arrangements were made for their return

The provincial government says additional funding will be sought from the national government.

Meek faces several charged including murder and defeating the ends of justice for Jayden’s death.

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war’s front line.

The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says “let’s just divide it!”

Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.

The party’s Raymond Ricardo Mains has been elected as the ward’s new councillor.

The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor, away from fellow players, as a precaution prior to Scotland’s World Cup opener.

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots – but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people

Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced.

The one-off vaccination programme, which will begin in late July, comes after an unprecedented outbreak...

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

School pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Campaigners have for more than a decade called for the study of biodiversity loss and global heating...

Lesetsa Matshekga starts 1 April advising on housing policy, though Unisa Enterprise faces shutdown after financial mismanagement and CCMA disputes.

Mayor Nasiphi Moya says true success means fewer household outages, not just new infrastructure, as Region 4 fuels city revenue.

‘In some moments Mexico were desperate in in the game,’ claimed the Bafana head coach.

Zwane’s red card for violent conduct summed up a disappointing cameo.

The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”

Today on Uncanny Valley, we take an early look at the SpaceX IPO and why you might find yourself among the investors without even realizing it.

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.