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The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia give PSG a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Ben Roberts-Smith’s case is not only unprecedented for Australia but “extraordinary” for the globe too, historians say.

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz scores in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 victory for the Gunners against Sporting CP, in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg.

Police say drugs were found concealed in the suspects’ sneakers, underwear and on their bodies.

Residents say the selling of drugs, which leads to violence, has spiralled out of control.

Gubis85 Security Solutions was the subject of scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.

Operators say they have not been paid since January and are now facing severe financial strain.

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren’t convinced it will ever live up to the vision.

After five weeks of fighting, President Trump’s stated goals for the war look mostly unmet.

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

The event was called off after the family left, citing displeasure of Ekurhuleni officials.

ANC PEC in Limpopo has appointed three additional members.

Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot explains why striker Mohamed Salah did not play in his sides 2-0 defeat to PSG in the first-leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, and describes his team as being in “survival mode”.

Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Nou Camp.

Goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane help Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Daniel Wiffen claims the 1500m freestyle title at the at the Irish Open Swimming Championships in Bangor’s Aurora.

Fake news? Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie and fashion retailer Studio 88 have responded to claims it sells counterfeit Bafana Bafana kits.

Mama Joy has clapped back at criticism that she was funded over a half a million rand to attend the Rugby World Cup in France…

Dawn Thandeka King explores Zimbabwe, attending cultural events, visiting Bulawayo communities, and preparing to host a workshop.

Grammy award-winning musician, Tyla, showed off a historical token from her beloved grandmother, as it symbolises her Zulu roots.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

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The AI company now faces conflicting rulings in its fight over how Claude can be used by the US military.

TopAuto recently spoke with Mahindra South Africa’s CEO to learn about the carmaker’s ambitious plans for our market.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the A-Class Night Edition in South Africa.

Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.

The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.