News South Africa

The department of basic education has condemned the circulation of videos showing pupils engaging in dangerous behaviour involving the inhalation of chemical fumes from improvised devices.

Mr Price shares gained as CEO Mark Blair defended the South African clothing chain’s purchase of the retail business of NKD Group, after mounting concerns it may have overpaid in its push into central and eastern Europe. 

Eastern Cape police arrested a suspect within 24-hours in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered in a suitcase.

General Fannie Masemola is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Israel says it killed Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, the highest profile assassinations since the targeting of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war.

Western countries fear Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with historian Sergey Radchenko about how Russia benefits from the U.S. being at war with Iran.

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Citizens Advice is offering the packs and advice to residents in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has reaffirmed plans to expand the Gautrain network, with several new areas set to receive stations as a result.

COPE leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota was buried in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has shared a deeply personal story about his journey to Wimbledon.

Hull KR host York Knights, Wakefield face Wigan, St Helens welcome Catalans and Warrington play Leigh in the Challenge Cup last eight.

Devon Conway blasted a half-century before New Zealand skittled South Africa cheaply to win the second T20 international on Tuesday.

Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier sign contract extensions with Ireland following the conclusion of the team’s Triple Crown-winning Six Nations campaign.

Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety

The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.

At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...

Colour, cut and comfort remain the cornerstone of a winning matric dance dress

The City of Cape Town is calling on locals to share their knowledge and memories of Miller’s Point as part of its conservation project.

Entry-level Android smartphones are likely to be particularly hard hit.

Schools have been urged to immediately reinforce safety protocols and take decisive action when such behaviour is detected.

Joslin went missing from Saldanha Bay more than two years ago.

Even if the Sharks win all of their six remaining URC regular season games, they will be well short of their league-phase performance last year.

Joe Hogan, Align Technology’s plastics-nerd CEO, says you shouldn’t eat with your aligners and that you don’t need to wear your retainers every night.

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

The National Consumer Commission calls for stronger legislation and enforcement to address issues within SA’s e-commerce sector.

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa has launched a new process to attract private investment for its high-speed rail projects.

South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.

BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.