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France’s Eiffel Tower and Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka follows her success at Indian Wells by retaining her Miami Open title, beating Coco Gauff in the final.

With Arsenal chasing a place in next season’s Champions League, England striker Alessia Russo has hit form at just the right time – as her 22-minute Women’s Super League hat-trick against Tottenham proves.

The demo on Saturday comes days after the Met said it would resume arrests against anyone displaying support for the banned group.

Three passengers had an argument with the victim inside a taxi traveling from Welkom to Wesselsbron.

PRASA has initiated Section 189 consultations, citing severe financial strain.

UNIVEN announced plans to construct a satellite campus few years ago.

Ramaphosa says the conflict’s economic impact on developing countries will last for some time.

At least 15 U.S. military personnel were wounded in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels entered the war with an attack on Israel.

Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney’s Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.

A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

A recent report noted a reverse semigration trend of skilled young professionals leaving Cape Town.

The Sharpeville Exhibition Centre and Garden of Remembrance are showing signs of neglect despite the area’s historical importance.

The Gautrain is entering a new era of management, with the world-class infrastructure project set for a massive expansion.

Eighty20 revealed that pizza is South Africa’s second-most-popular fast food type, behind chicken, which dominates the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.

The letter stated he is resigning for a number of reasons, e.g.” lack of organisational discipline.

Three members of the ANC in the EC approached the courts to have the conference interdicted.

The ANC-SACP alliance has been strained since the SACP announced that it will contest elections.

GB’s Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear miss out on a second world medal by less than a fifth of a point after having two points deducted for an “illegal element”.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side’s friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.

Manchester City’s James Trafford remains a potential target for Newcastle, Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, plus more.

A disjointed Ulster side pick up a hard-fought and much-needed 28-qw win over bottom side Zebre in the United Rugby Championship in Parma.

Olivia Bailey says she wants Sure Start-style hubs that will be rolled out in England on Monday to be inclusive for all

Reform UK’s “pro-family” policies are a sham and exclude non-traditional families, the government’s early years minister has said before the rollout of hundreds of new Sure Start-style family centres across England on Monday.

Olivia Bailey said she wanted the hubs to be...

School food has suffered at the hands of politics and economics for almost 50 years

Almost a generation has passed since Jamie Oliver’s four-part Channel 4 documentary series Jamie’s School Dinners exposed the unhealthy reality of the food served to pupils at lunchtime, including – notoriously – fat-heavy, meat-light Turkey Twizzlers. It proved a shaming and effective intervention. His...

New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

Study backed by Jamie Oliver finds pupils are foregoing sit-down meals for often less healthy, convenient options

Pupils in England are routinely eating pizza slices, sausage rolls and paninis for lunch as school canteens become dominated by a “grab-and-go” culture of unhealthy food.

Convenience foods eaten on the move are ousting sit-down meals as the main way secondary pupils in England...

Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren has recalled using the phrase ‘6 7’ – also the title of his new track – during his own childhood…

Adidas unveiled SAFA’s football jersey – to be worn by Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup – to rave reviews. How much will they cost?

A second Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in South Africa in weeks – Here’s who owns it and why it is in the country…

A famed Hermanus restaurant’s dog ban has sparked public debate, with diners split over hygiene rules and pet-friendly dining.

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The Stormers scored four tries in the second half to cement their second-place position on the URC table.

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South African carmakers want the government to end state support for imported assembly operations, a move that could have serious consequences for Mahindra’s factory in KZN.

Chery has big plans for the South African automotive sector.

Mercedes-Benz has a factory in South Africa that exports thousands of luxury cars every month.

South Africa may not be ready for self-driving cars.

The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.

Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.