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Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka end day two 211-5 having bowled England out for 325, before bad light once again brings an early end to the days play on day two of the third Test at The Oval.

Adrian Newey is paid more than most drivers on the F1 grid. Andrew Benson analyses what makes the man joining Aston Martin next year so successful – and so in demand.

England give Sri Lanka a way back into the final Test on a curious second day at The Kia Oval.

Georg Meiring, the last chief of the apartheid-era South African Defence Force and first of the South African National Defence Force between 1994 and 1998, died on Tuesday at the age of 84.

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The Magistrates Commission has defended the magistrate who presided over a rape case against Deveney Nel’s accused killer. However, it has not said why she did not act on a psychiatrist’s recommendations about what should happen to him.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi denies that he is dodging a meeting about the National Health Insurance with Business Unity South Africa, arguing that such a meeting would be futile without the facilitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Israeli military vows to stamp out Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian fighters tell NPR they are willing to die to resist Israeli occupation.

A Colombian court has called for the hunting of hippos, introduced to the country in the 1980s by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.

The patient from Missouri has recovered, but health officials are still investigating how they became infected.

Families of missing children are still waiting for news after at least 18 pupils were killed in the blaze.

With the military wielding enormous influence over politics, many doubt elections will bring change.

China looks to invest in clean energy but it is not clear if this will shift the relationship with Africa.

Both sides in Sudan’s civil war have committed abuses that may amount to war crimes, and world powers need to send in peacekeepers and widen an arms embargo to protect civilians, a UN-mandated mission said on Friday.

Meet Noemi Alphonse, the wheelchair racer looking to create history for Mauritius at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens’ main reservoir for the first time in 30 years.

Chinese cars have taken South Africa by storm, and these are all 27 models you can buy in September 2024.

Cute and colourful “Astro Bot”, a hotly anticipated game released by Sony on Friday, shows how PlayStation has become too reliant on dark cinematic titles, fans and critics say.

A rare cosmic discovery from South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has marked a major milestone in space research. It underscores the continent’s expanding influence in the global space industry as more African nations invest in homegrown satellites and diversify their use of space technology.

The justice minister said she had proof of the transaction and resisted suggestions she was caught in an untenable conflict of interest

The embattled DA mayor of Tshwane said coalition partner ActionSA is also responsible for service failures in the metro.

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Those who respect the Constitution should have no argument against John Hlophe’s designation to the Judicial Service Commission, says the lawyer representing the first judge to be impeached in South Africa.

MK Party deputy leader John Hlophe said there was a “lack of coordination between SAPS and intelligence agencies as seen during the July 2021 riots”, which was sparked by the incarceration of his party leader, corruption-accused former president Jacob Zuma.

The Springboks are relying on grit and character as much as anything else to get over the line, as they did with Hollywood-worthy drama against the All Blacks on Saturday, writes Lloyd Burnard from Cape Town Stadium.

Head coach Ioan Cunningham stresses Wales are “going through a process” following Friday’s heavy defeat against Scotland.

South Africa fight back from behind to beat New Zealand and close in on the Rugby Championship title after the fourth of six rounds.

England’s Matt Wallace retains his four-shot European Masters lead in windy conditions in the third round in Switzerland.

A tenants’ rights group is fighting for justice for residents of university halls who claim health affected by conditions

Students across the country are demanding rent refunds from the UK’s biggest university hall owner, claiming they have endured infestations of rats, mice and bed bugs, and had their health affected by mould and damp.

Flat Justice, a not-for-profit tenants’ rights group,...

Former children’s laureate says rather than punishing absenteeism the UK’s education system should change

The former children’s laureate Anne Fine has said parents should consider letting pupils learn online instead of going to school.

Instead of punishing families for child absenteeism, society should ask itself what school refusers are trying to say – and how it can accommodate them, she...

Where to study is just as important as what – especially when it comes to finding a job

For sixth-formers researching possible university choices, there is no end of data to draw on. While previous generations had to make do with a university prospectus and an open day, now there are hours of “fun” to be had poring over a limitless supply of statistics about graduate jobs.

If you’re trying to...

A close look at this year’s league tables reveals stories of great improvement at some institutions, while others excel at particular subjects

It’s not just the dreaming spires of ancient institutions that top the guide – modern universities are catching up. The University of Essex has climbed to 23rd overall after four years of improvement, especially around ensuring there are more teachers...

Epic or underwhelming? Take a look at Cape Town’s first flyover at the DHL Stadium at the Springboks vs All Blacks match…

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‘From football fortunes to financial woes’: A look at former PSL top earners who have made headlines with their financial struggles.

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

In August, Mapaputsi denied reports of being bed-ridden and encouraging people to book him.

We’re warned not to assign human qualities to other species, but evidence of their complex abilities is mounting

The details differ, but really it’s the same story, turning up every few weeks, for around a decade now. The revelation – and it’s always presented with a dramatic flourish – is this: animals are much more like us than we thought.

Last week, it was that dogs could remember the names...

Francesco Bagnaia charged to an incredible pole position at the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.

Cargo Management system allows you to create partitions in double cab bakkie’s loadbox.

Seven-seater SUV’s unchanged diesel mill transformed by new eight-speed gearbox.

Like the current model, the new version will also not feature diesel engines.

A company founded and controlled by a former BP executive has won a license to restore and protect mangrove forests in Mozambique, Africa’s biggest such project yet.

Britain has set out new legislation to toughen the oversight of water companies, with penalties including imprisonment for bosses if they obstruct investigations into the contamination of rivers, lakes and seas.

Corruption accused and former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe is now exercising parliamentary oversight of the power utility as a member of the portfolio committee of electricity and energy.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will submit to Cabinet for consideration three ownership models for new nuclear.