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BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell the Jannik Sinner story.

The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.

Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime

Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals

Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.

Former national security official Rush Doshi says President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods sparked a clash in which China prevailed. We look at the current state of U.S.-China relations.

A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is “in the final stages of his life”, but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.

The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

A small town that depends on a paper mill is at risk as the company faces a challenging operating environment, partly due to cheap imports.

South Africa’s most populated province has spent more than R124 million on 960 CCTV surveillance cameras across its cities.

The TRC Cases Inquiry was first established in May 2025.

Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.

Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday

The question about Mchunu’s possible dismissal was a follow up question from Democratic Alliance MP

Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup.

Italy’s Davide Ballerini wins stage six of the Giro d’Italia after the favourites crash on the final cobbled sector in Naples.

Departing Rangers captain James Tavernier says he “felt deeply hurt and let down” and that “the situation could and should have been handled much better” after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox.

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has praised SA mining mogul MySol amid social media comparisons over wealth and lavish lifestyles.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will be given his flowers, whilst he is still alive, by President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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The Free State education department says psychosocial support has been arranged for a Grade 3 pupil following an alleged assault by a teacher.

The most recent crime figures from the last quarter of 2025 show an 8.1% drop in reported carjackings compared with the same period in 2024.

Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.

Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.

The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?