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The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline

Kenny Morolong says the murder of Molosankwe is a major loss to SA at large.

NPA has filed a formal complaint against Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni.

Tshwane says it is intensifying efforts to demolish buildings that violate municipal bylaws.

The shutdown of services in Mangaung is over a lack of service delivery and governance failures.

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of “the Eiffel tower at night”.

Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Temperature records are breaking and triggering government warnings, with London hitting 95 degrees the past two days. Experts say unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Johann Rupert’s Richemont has overtaken Walmart to rank second among North America’s largest jewellery retailers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

Tensions are rising in several parts of the country over the influx of undocumented foreigners.

Dean Harrison sets the fastest time in the first TT qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT on Tuesday.

Captain Rajat Patidar thrashes 93 not out as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru power into the final of the Indian Premier League.

Luke Littler offers to provide the tickets for the Prince of Wales for the World Championship at Alexandra Palace later this year.

Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says no member of the squad will be held back if they wanted to “take a stand” against the team’s Nations League fixtures with Israel later this year.

Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’

A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates – regardless of their degree – to better equip them for the challenges of the current job market.

In what appears to be a first for a large Russell Group institution, the University of Manchester is...

With concerns about childhood obesity and screen use sky-high, cuts to primary PE are an unforced error

With remarkably poor timing, days before closing a consultation on children’s social media use, the government announced last week that it is cutting an annual £320m sports premium for primary schools in England. A new scheme worth £193m will cover secondaries too, and resurrect a...

Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments.

‘Turd’ 2.0? Gareth Cliff had this to say about Naledi Pandor becoming a victim of a traumatic home invasion…

US actress Gabrielle Union has come under fire over her decision to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to bury her dad’s ashes.

SASSA grant beneficiaries can now complete life certification from home using a free online portal. Here is exactly how to do it.

South African star Tyla made history after winning two awards at the 2026 American Music Awards.

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In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.

Three lunar landings are planned for this year in preparation for the construction of a $20bn moon base

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Nasa announced on Tuesday ambitious plans for three uncrewed lunar missions this year to kickstart construction of a $20bn moon base, and said it had chosen Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, ahead of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to conduct...

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.