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Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football’s second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.

After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season.

The family who sheltered me was, by any measure, participating in genocide: they were killing Tutsi every day. They were also, in their own logic, maintaining a family, going to work, returning home, sitting down to eat. These things coexisted

Allegations of governance failures have emerged over the IDC’s involvement in a R2.1bn Club Med Tinley leisure development

CRL Rights Commission conducted an oversight visit at Ikhaya Labafundi church on Thursday.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has played multiple recordings addressed to Julius Mkhwanazi.

Six months into a ceasefire that promised an end to the war and a surge of aid for Gaza, people say recovery hasn’t even yet begun.

The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.

Somalia’s population is experiencing severe food insecurity after three years of drought. Now, the war in the Middle East means the import-dependent nation has even less access to food.

A ceasefire in Lebanon was an Iranian condition for continuing talks with the U.S. to end that war.

The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

The BBC’s Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.

EFF have denied claims that their members forced businesses to close in the Johannesburg CBD.

Malema made the remarks while addressing his party supporters and members outside KuGompo court.

The MOUs involved an endless working relationship between the EMPD and Medicare24, Anubis, CAT VIP.

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run – but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

St Helens go top of Super League after a second-half comeback against Hull FC at the MKM Stadium.

Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

Paralympic champion William Ellard sets a new world record time to take gold in the S14 mixed class 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

EFF leader Julius Malema was joined by his wife Mantoa Matlala for a performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ after his court sentence verdict…

Explainer: Why EFF leader Julius Malema did not go straight to jail following his unlawful discharge of a firearm sentence verdict…

Dr Musa Mthombeni shuts down online rumours claiming he cheated on his wife while on a boys trip to Thailand.

A rare apple variety first planted by Jan van Riebeeck, and later surviving a World War, has returned to Cape Town after 364 years.

Enjoy these irresistible peach donuts warm, glazed, or simply dusted with sugar.

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Precious stones valued at R14.9 million were allegedly taken from the home of Peter Prinsloo.

An Indian carmaker with a factory in South Africa recently completed its 12,000th vehicle.

The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the metro.

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but small minority harmed need better support, says report.

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.