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Mike Jeffries, who was ruled “mentally incompetent” by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

The department has since suspended two of its employees suspected of leaking the papers.

Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.

Bapong community members in the North West province say they are living in fear.

Fire-fighting teams in the Cape Winelands District will continue to monitor the area.

This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them.

An atmospheric river has caused torrential rain and flooding in parts of Canada and the United States.

Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two species working together.

The judge rules Abrego Garcia was “without lawful authority”, and will now at least temporarily be allowed to return to his Maryland home.

Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality.

The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.

Ghana says its citizens were subjected to “humiliating treatment” in Israel, which has not commented.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

More than half of South Africans want a key policy aimed at addressing racial inequality scrapped and hiring and promotions to be merit-based, according to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has warned that South Africa has unsustainable debt and deficits, which will become taxes that future generations will have to pay.

Ramaphosa was speaking to over 1 600 delegates at the close of the ANC’s four-day NGC.

The SACP confirmed that it will contest next year’s elections independently from the ANC.

The ANC’s NGC which has taken place over the last four days has come to a close.

Pressed on where her political loyalties lie ahead of the elections, Ramathuba was circumspect.

Youth athletes from Russia and Belarus should be allowed to compete for their countries at international events again, says the International Olympic Committee.

Bafana fans have slammed SAFA for choosing Dobsonville Stadium and charging R70 for a match many feel is just a practice run.

Those fortunate enough to have seen Danie Gerber in his prime will attest to his brilliance. Sadly, his Test career lasted just 24 matches.

Ireland earn their first points in the FIH Pro League as they edge out England 4-3 in a dramatic shootout after a 1-1 draw in Dublin.

We’d like to hear from UK students who are – or are planning to – live at home while studying at university

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Why have you taken the decision to live at home? What are the positives and negatives? How has the cost of living affected your university...

Manchester Metropolitan University again wins top spot for climate and social justice in league table

More universities have severed ties with fossil fuel companies, banning them from recruitment fairs and refusing to advertise roles in the industry, according to the latest higher education league table.

The analysis found that eight more universities had signed up to end recruitment ties with...

Anele Mdoda seems to be confirming that she is officially married to her prince charming, Bonelela ‘Buzza’ James, referring to him as her husband.

What happened? Siya Kolisi has unfollowed his ex Rachel’s siblings, including her sister-in-law, retired Olympic swimmer, Tatjana Smith.

Marlon Wayans is not backing down to 50 Cent as the online beef between the two heats up.

Festive season pet safety matters. From toxic foods to dangerous décor, these hidden hazards could put your pets at risk.

Simelane is currently facing an application to have him removed from the roll of legal practitioners.

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This dish brings together juicy mango, creamy avocado, crunchy macadamias, and peppery greens for a fresh, tropical twist.

Coffee subscriptions offer their steepest discounts in December—including on WIRED’s two favorite coffee subscriptions.

A spoofed email address and an easily faked document is all it takes for major tech companies to hand over your most personal information.

This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol and toll fees when driving from Joburg to Cape Town this holiday season.

With the festive season finally upon us once again, here are a few tips which may help if you are unfortunately involved in a car accident.

South Africa’s largest public sector trade union has voiced its support for a plan to replace the country’s physical driver’s licences with a new digital system.

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.

Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces ‘worst-case scenario’.

NHS England says it’s facing a “worst-case scenario” after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.