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Town name changes in South Africa have sparked debate for years. In case you need a reminder, here are 7 well-known towns that were renamed…

The economy shrank by 0.1%, the second month in a row it has contracted.

Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing his first new album in four years.

Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing after arrest in 2023.

Matlala is facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering.

The 12 SANDF members are accused of assassinating Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa.

Johan Marais was found guilty of student activist Caiphus Nyoka’s premeditated murder in 1987.

The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine’s armed forces, secure Ukraine’s skies and the Black Sea.

The disarmament process will start under tight security in Iraqi Kurdistan and is expected to take all summer.

People watch on as a blaze rips through the deck of a yacht moored in the French Riviera.

Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak scores a fine hat-trick to ensure her team does not slip up against DR Congo at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 11 July.

South Africa’s eight major metropolitan municipalities have divvied up their share of R17 billion in taxes collected through the General Fuel Levy.

Trump also threatened blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and said he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.

Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.

The group has been selected by Ramaphosa to act as ambassadors for SA’s upcoming National Dialogue.

Msimang’s comments come after Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s corruption claims against the Police Minister.

Former Deputy President David Mabuza’s memorial service was held in Mpumalanga yesterday.

Parties have called for the president to take action regarding allegations against the police minister

Fly-half James O’Connor returns to the Wallabies squad to face the Lions after three years without a cap.

Can the season start already? Orlando Pirates have new names printed on top of the numbers 11 and 15 for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.

BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.

Cape Town City are doing all they can to raise funds in an attempt to not feel the financial pain of their relegation from the topflight.

Good days and very bad days: Rachel Kolisi – the former wife of Siya Kolisi – broke down in tears in this emotional social media post.

Value for money? The MK Party is offering the public a chance to golf with Jacob Zuma and MPs like Papa Penny for a hefty tag…

Former rugby player Ruan Smith is up for grabs in the upcoming season of kykNET’s popular dating series ‘Op my Eish’.

Mörda Bongz says he wants to give people what they seem to yearn for when requesting gospel ditties at groove.

There is a growing infatuation with Starlink in South Africa. As regulatory hurdles ease, the satellite-based broadband service is increasingly viewed as a silver bullet for the country’s connectivity challenges. Yet behind the shiny promise of global tech salvation lies a harsh truth: South Africa continues to marginalise its own innovation ecosystem in favour of […]

A Spar supermarket in the Free State has managed to significantly save on electricity costs thanks to a new solar power system.

Nissan is still committed to growing in Africa, with plans to introduce new SUVs and new variants of existing models.

The messaging technology set to replace SMS in the coming years is proving to be a hit among spammers and scammers.

Citroën’s rival for the Nissan Magnite and Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo will have a stipulated price of below R250 000.

New flagship models bring the total Tourneo Custom range to four variants.

A mum from Surrey calls for more organ donors, as the waiting list reaches an all-time high.