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It comes after a BBC investigation four years ago showed the agent used his security service role to abuse his partner.

SARS has made it clear that no one is above the law when it comes to South Africa’s fight against illicit goods entering the country – including its own employees.

Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, while another 11 are in hospital with the infection.

The Gauteng education department is to engage a law firm to investigate the death of 10-year-old Milton Mokgoatsane, who was struck by a falling goalpost at Reagile Primary School in Thembisa last month

The findings suggest that alcohol is often used as a tool to manage insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety.

As the war with Iran intensifies, Trump is demanding that allies help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, a federal judge halts RFK Jr.’s changes to children’s vaccine policies.

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.

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.

Bitcoin had been making a compelling case for itself through most of 2025, pushing through successive all-time highs, comfortably outperforming global equities and outpacing gold, until it reversed course in February this year. The drawdown wasn’t unique to crypto, but it was where it was felt the most.

Sthembiso Dlamini is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quadrupleplay and a strong advocate for bringing connectivity to rural and underserved communities.

Electricity costs will rise in Alderney to help ensure the long-term stability of the energy supply.

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

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

New Man Utd academy chief Stephen Torpey talks for the first time about ‘world class’ demands of the job, not wanting the club to be parents, JJ Gabriel and Michael Carrick

Most young boys in South Africa dream of playing for the Springboks. However, these three Saffa’s could soon play against them …

Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will make his return to competitive motorcycle racing seven months after announcing his retirement.

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

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...

Seasoned broadcaster and award-winning musician Unathi Nkayi is adamant about not being associated with Somizi Mhlongo.

SASSA is a government entity responsible for administering social assistance grants to eligible individuals in South Africa.

‘Even if someone can comfortably afford to pay an additional R5 when swiping their card, it should not be accepted when the charge is illegal.’

The scheme warned that it takes the spread of false information seriously and may take legal action against those responsible.

Think like a trader: Discipline, risk, and the structure of serious trading.

Four refineries are either offline or shut down, leaving SA massively dependent on imports at a time when war is raging in the Middle East.

Spar Group informed shareholders on Tuesday that it will implement a voluntary severance programme in certain areas of the business as part of its ongoing focus on improving operational efficiency and competitiveness. “The severance programme forms part of a broader reset designed to align the Group’s cost base with current trading conditions and ensure Spar […]

Skylight’s popular digital calendar gets its Goldilocks size. But like with the Calendar Max before it, you have to prepare your family for a full conversion to keep it useful.

Samsung has reportedly pulled the plug on its trifold phone after just three months, citing unsustainable production costs.

Experts have warned that speeding fines won’t disappear once South Africa’s new driving laws are introduced, and that motorists will face harsher penalties for ignoring fines.

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

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