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The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Steve Borthwick has abandoned his philosophy of continuity and cohesion in the hope that selection shock therapy will cure his England side’s malaise.

Sundowns were recently reported to be keen on bringing this former PSL star back from Austria but that door is temporarily closed.

Malcolm Offord has faced criticism after linking the incident in Edinburgh to an “insurge” of migration.

COGTA says says there were eight people in the bakkie, two of whom were able to reach safety

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a central driver of today’s digital economy. Behind the impressive breakthroughs in generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and predictive analytics lies an even bigger story: the massive investments being made in AI infrastructure. Cloud hyperscalers, chipmakers, and global tech players are pouring billions into data centres, high-performance...

Kenya’s Ministry of Health plans to integrate artificial intelligence into the country’s community health system to improve service delivery and help frontline health workers make faster, better-informed decisions. The ministry said it will collaborate with Barcelona-based Causal Foundry to deploy AI across three key areas: managing health data, guiding clinical decisions and enhancing...

Ten years after Colombia’s peace deal, former FARC commander on the election campaign trail is discovering that winning ballots can be tougher than waging war.

It is the latest country to curb young people’s access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, ‘smart’ police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

The South African Reserve Bank is now expected to keep interest rates on hold this month following Israel and America’s attacks on Iran.

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Johann Rupert-led Richemonth is selling its UK insurance business in a deal worth R65 billion, which should add to the group’s already massive pile of cash.

Gen. Sangweni says President Ramaphosa can lawfully use legislation to deploy SANDF when needed.

This is according to former Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Anton Ackermann

Carrim’s lawyer says he received death threats before testifying at the Madlanga Commission Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa orders flags at half-mast nationwide until the burial of Mosioua Lekota.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised South African rugby for its role in promoting unity and nation-building.

With increased attention on grappling at corner kicks in the Premier League, West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo wants officials to explain what is and is not a foul.

All Stormers Rugby teams will going forward be aligned under a single brand, bringing clarity and consistency for all stakeholders.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was “really disappointed” to be left out at Aston Villa.

A proposed shark net near a new Club Med resort on the North Coast has sparked fierce debate over swimmer safety and threats to marine life.

Read how an adventure to Everest Base Camp might be more attainable than you think, even for a solo woman traveller from South Africa.

Meet Devandra Narismulu, the Executive Chef managing a high-volume kitchen while focusing on culinary mentorship and South African heritage.

Several players will hope to finish their second rounds early on Saturday.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 5 March 2026.

Durban Central Police Station in eThekwini recorded the highest number of sexual offence cases uncovered through police intervention.

The team from Cape Town will now play in the Currie Cup as the Stormers, as they do in the URC and European competitions.

Increases range from 6% to 10% depending on the service, with uncapped LTE and 5G plans spared.

Chief medical adviser warns of side-effects and calls for action on junk food advertising and making food healthier

Weight-loss drugs cannot rescue the UK from its deepening obesity crisis and produce unpleasant side-effects for many users, the government’s chief medical adviser has said.

Prof Chris Whitty delivered a wide-ranging critique of the drugs during a speech in London on Thursday...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

England’s top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

Do you know the important difference between open and closed AI?

Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis.

A woman arrives back in Plymouth in time to begin her chemotherapy treatment.