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Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, the embattled police deputy commissioner, is under scrutiny at the Madlanga commission of inquiry for alleged misconduct and criminal connections, specifically ties with the Big Five cartel.

Education department launches private investigation in parallel to police inquiries

Benfica claim there is a “defamation campaign” against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.

Booysen and 11 others face 2017 Wainstein murder, plus organised crime related charges.

The bus overturned after the steering wheel broke off causing it to lose control.

Accused two in Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.

In South Africa, as taps run dry in Johannesburg, Africa’s richest city, a tone deaf remark by a senior politician there unleashes fury.

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The Melgisedek Buildings in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have become known for hijacked buildings and a growing squatter camp.

PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

Sibiya claims he disbanded PKTT on Masemola’s orders, despite accusations of ulterior motives.

The newly appointed Ekurhuleni mayoral committee.

Relegation-threatened Championship strugglers Leicester City are poised to name Gary Rowett as their new head coach, BBC Radio Leicester report.

Relegation-threatened Championship strugglers Leicester City are poised to name Gary Rowett as their new head coach, BBC Radio Leicester report.

Kaizer Chiefs only have the Betway Premiership to compete fight after crashing out of Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup.

Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women’s slalom title, her third career Olympic gold medal, to earn redemption from the disappointment of Beijing 2022 where she crashed out of both the giant slalom and slalom.

Exclusive: UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and possibly other countries – informed of rises as salary threshold is cut

Britons living in some European countries face a huge rise in their student loan repayments later this year, the Guardian can reveal, in a move that threatens to trigger a fresh backlash for Rachel Reeves.

UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and...

Three farmers found guilty of murdering Dumisani Phakathi on a North West farm, with evidence proving assault and attempted concealment.

Seven-seat Destinator will be positioned between the Outlander Sport and normal full-size Outlander.

Education department orders an independent investigation following a fatal playground incident at a Thembisa school.

The matter has been postponed to 23 February 2026.

The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kidde’s second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required.

Evie is a longtime favorite of far-right. At its very first live event, the strength of the publication’s politics was in the pretense that it doesn’t have any.

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

With petrol at R20 per litre, right now may be a good time for a weekend getaway.

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.