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Lawyers for Keith Porter Jnr’s family are demanding an independent investigation into his death by an off-duty ICE agent, citing a lack of faith in the Los Angeles police department’s transparency

South African equity sectors that lagged behind in 2025 are poised for a recovery as the rally in mining stocks begins to cool.

BBC Sport takes a look at the global stars and stories to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026.

Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and ensure they have access to emergency contacts.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town’s drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby’s trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade program for Africa through 31 December 2026.

The government’s plan to channel R100 billion into black-owned businesses through a Transformation Fund has come under fire.

South African mobile group Vodacom has seen significant revenue growth in the third quarter ending 31 December 2025, bolstered by strong international operations.

South African paper and plastics manufacturer MPact says it will move ahead with retrenchments as it considers shutting down its paper mill operations in Springs.

John Steenhuisen is expected to announce his decision not to seek re-election at DA Federal Congress

SABC News has reliably learnt that he will not stand for re-election at the DA’s Federal Congress

The Madlanga inquiry is probing allegations of criminality in the justice system.

Mashale says all she did was expose corruption within the SAPS since 2008.

With excitement rising for this year’s Stade de France curtain-raiser against Ireland, BBC Sport NI looks at how France are shaping up for their Six Nations title defence.

Fixture news.

Shiny new signings aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.

Defensive units win titles.

When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees

The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England’s east coast, looks grey on a winter afternoon in term-time. Its cobbled high street, bordering the university campus, is sparsely populated...

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2018: snowflake students have become the target of a new rightwing crusade. But exaggerated claims of censorship reveal a deeper anxiety at the core of modern conservatism

By William Davies. Read by Lucy Scott

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Britain’s former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England.

Power now restored to 95% of affected customers in New Doornfontein incident that left thousands without electricity.

Political parties have started campaigning for the local government elections, but the ANC in Johannesburg has been gripped by infighting.

Stellantis South Africa’s best-selling products remain unchanged mechanically.

For years, Vodacom Group was viewed primarily as a telecoms operator with an interesting side business in mobile money.

Nominations for the Wired4Women Awards 2026 close on Sunday, 8 February.

Fresh FMO funding accelerates Lula’s growth as demand rises for alternative SME working capital solutions.

South Africa, which remains Vodacom’s largest market, records growth of 1.4%, reflecting continued pressure in the core mobile business.

South Africa’s average earners are spoilt for choice in the local car market.

Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.