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For some, the 27-year sentence handed to the former president for attempted coup is justice – for others, tragedy.

The first-ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder during the 1972 massacre began in Belfast on Monday.

The parents of the girls murdered in the attack demanded “real change” and “accountability”.

The director general says the corporation is “aware of the concerns” around Israel’s participation.

They have a master plan aimed resolving the water crisis.

Public healthcare faces staff shortages, shrinking budgets, and mounting debt says Mark Heywood.

The Wits MIND Institute, led by Professor Benjamin Rosman, has secured major support from Google.org to accelerate fundamental research in natural and artificial intelligence. Rosman was recently named to TIME magazine’s TIME100 AI list in the “Thinkers” category. The investment will strengthen the Johannesburg-based institute’s capacity-building programs, cross-disciplinary...

South Africa’s job market weakened in July, with overall hiring activity down 5% year-on-year, vacancy ads falling 7%, and candidate searches down 11%, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August 2025. Some sectors, however, are bucking the trend. Design, media, and arts vacancies rose 44% year-on-year, with hiring activity up 8%. Marketing vacancies […]

The BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.

U.S. officials have announced a “framework” that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.

Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

The US president urges regulators to adopt a semi-annual schedule for financial reports.

BusinessTech looked at the “big five” and measured their heft across 13 key metrics to determine which can truly call themselves the “biggest of the big banks”.

The purchases, the billionaire’s first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.

The Minister announced on Friday last week that BMIT had been appointed.

MK Party is set to challenge the legality of the commission before the High Court in Pretoria.

The plan seeks to revitalise local government that is facing serious service delivery failures.

The plan seeks to revitalise local government that is facing serious service delivery failures.

Oswin Appollis came on in the second half and provided two assists to help Pirates overcome Stellenbosch 3-0 in the MTN8 final.

Lancashire condemn “misogynistic comments” on social media after Liam Livingstone was controversially given out lbw.

Matt Fisher and Gus Atkinson share nine wickets between them as Surrey bowl out title rivals Notts for 231 on the opening day of their game at The Oval.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed the club’s transfer plans before the window shuts close next week.

Too soon, too insensitive? A South African bed company has come under fire for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death in an advertisement…

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities.

The event was held at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Bhala made history as the first African solo photographer to exhibit at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Married at First Sight SA has been screened for 11 weeks on Showmax, and each episode brings even more emotion and drama. The series follows four couples navigating married life in real time.

The couple announced their engagement in June this year after rekindling their romance.

The crypto world is buzzing once again, with headlines covering Dogecoin updates and the rise of new players like Layer Brett. While DOGE remains a household name in the meme coin space, the spotlight is shifting toward $LBRETT, a fresh Ethereum layer 2 project in crypto presale at just $0.0058.  With more than $3,641,739 already […]

Your iPhone just got an update. Liquid Glass, iPad multitasking, and call screening—take a look at Apple’s new features in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

The world of cryptocurrency is evolving at lightning speed. From Bitcoin mining to SJMine, there’s enormous potential for investors and enthusiasts. However, while blockchain verification has long been supported by traditional mining, the emergence of cloud mining is changing the game, providing everyday users with a smarter and more profitable entry point into the market. […]

Russian military exercises near NATO borders follow the recent incursion of Russian drones into the airspace of Poland and Romania, further stoking tensions with the West.

Being loaded with a pair of wine barrels as its first task proved easy, though a bigger job lies and wait.

Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.

In the latest callback, 5 676 Rangers in four countries are being summoned.

Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.

Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.

The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.