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An inspired Lions combination struck while the iron was hot and – pleasingly – kept their shape and intensity too as they claimed a memorable 44-12 URC victory over Leinster here on Saturday.

The leader of the opposition has given the leader of the ruling ANC a challenge: implement specialised resources to tackle gender-based violence before the country heads to the polls.

One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups, officials said Saturday.

In an effort to combat crime, law enforcement officials are keeping a close eye on the Cape Town metro via hundreds of cameras in hotspots across the city, including Gugulethu – an area which has one of the highest murder rates in the Western Cape.

The National Council of Province’s Select Committee on Finance has adopted the Pension Funds

Young members of NFP desperate for jobs

Standard Bank has confirmed that it is opposing a lawsuit by a 33-year-old RAF benefiary.

Families of the eight people who died in a road crash on the R555 road say they are shattered.

San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”

Local security officials said one person was killed and eight others wounded.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Masoud Mostajabi, deputy director of the Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council, about Iran’s military strategy with its proxies in the region as well as Israel.

Children are among the hundreds of thousands displaced by fighting on the Lebanon-Israel border. In south Lebanon, an arts program is trying to restore some normalcy to their lives.

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

Despite South Africa’s myriad of issues, wealthy foreigners are looking to spend millions on property in South Africa amid global uncertainty.

Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from “perfect”.

These are the car brands and vehicles that sold the most units in South Africa in March 2024.

South Africa’s energy systems have been ranked 69th in a new report by the World Energy Council.

Many South Africans are in mourning after anti-apartheid activist and former President of the Pan

Members of the National Freedom Party (NFP) in KwaZulu-Natal say they are optimistic

Political instability at the hung Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo continues to impact all.

Only ActionSA, Rise Mzansi and the Inkatha Freedom Party have shared their thoughts on the holy herb with voters

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Forward Yoane Wissa scores twice as Brentford make easy work of Luton to pull 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

Watch highlights as England score 14 tries in a record win over Ireland to remain on course for the Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam.

Portadown win the Championship title after a 1-1 draw with Dundela at Shamrock Park, a result which relegates Newry City from the top flight.

Huddersfield Town’s hopes of avoiding relegation from the Championship are dealt a heavy blow by Swansea City.

Pro-Palestinian students interrupted a dinner held by a top free speech defender at Berkeley. A polarized and very public controversy has followed

During a dinner for students that the dean of the University of California, Berkeley law school held in his house’s backyard earlier this month, a woman wearing a hijab and checkered Palestinian scarf suddenly stood up with a microphone and...

Tunde Onakoya, who has beaten previous record of 56 hours, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education in Africa

A Nigerian chess champion has broken the record for the longest chess marathon after playing the game nonstop for 58 hours.

Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education across Africa from the world record attempt, which has been taking place in Times Square in New...

University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 May

The University of Southern California is “redesigning” its entire commencement plans – just days after making the controversial decision to cancel the valedictorian speech of a Muslim student – and will also cancel the keynote speech by film-maker Jon M Chu.

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Watch this viral pet video that will leave you in “awes” and “lols”. Buckle up, you are not ready for this cuteness overload!

Viral SA police officer Devan Cox has reacted to his overnight fame, including spilling the tea on his relationship status…

Learn how and why saying “no” more often can lead to a more balanced life, reduced stress, and improved relationships.

The feud between RHODurban stars Zama Ngcobo and Ameigh Thompson has spilled over from the small screen onto social media platforms.

President Ya Straata’s new single Pressure is aptly titled because it highlights the attitude of overcoming constraints to perform at your best as artists and athletes.

The paediatrician, who has been advised to stop using public transport, describes ‘straight disinformation’ about report

The doctor behind a landmark review of the NHS’s gender identity services for children and young people said fears had been raised about her personal safety amid online abuse after the report’s release.

Dr Hilary Cass told the Times she wished to address the...

With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models. We’ll help you navigate the thicket of options.

Adding an internet-connected plug is an easy way to modernize your home. Here are our favorites (and a few we don’t like).

A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

“If the car is even half as good tomorrow as it was in the sprint we will be all right.”

This SUV drives a lot smoother and its fuel consumption is encouraging.

Dr Hilary Cass says deliberate false information about her study is putting young people at risk.

If approached strategically, community trusts can promote the meaningful participation of communities in the transition to renewable energy. As an industry, we have our work cut out in order to realise this potential.

In the midst of a global push towards electric vehicles, African nations are forging ahead with systems and policies to ramp up EV adoption – here’s the top 10 countries with most EVs.

Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.

Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.