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The two sides had agreed last month to a ceasefire but hostilities had continued

KZN music duo Spirit & Thonadoo blends maskandi, mbube, Afro-soul and Afro-pop in their sonic style, fast-emerging as part of a new wave of artists reimagining African storytelling using a fusion of modernity, innovation and heritage.

There are floral tributes at the scene where three crew members died on Wednesday.

The New York Knicks overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win the opening game of the NBA Finals at the San Antonio Spurs.

The N6 in the Free State has been closed following a heavy vehicle crash.

Makgotloe faces three charges, including defeating the ends of justice.

The accused allegedly insured victims and later killed them to claim insurance payouts.

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at the Union Buildings.

On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

Rising South African tennis player Connor Doig remains focused on the bigger picture after his boys’ singles defeat at the French Open.

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Since their first attempt in 1954 there’s always been some kind of misfortune lurking in the shadows for Scotland at World Cups, writes Tom English.

Chelsea’s former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling – who netted 202 goals for the club – dies at the age of 84.

Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham

Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

Ian Bauckham, the head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), also...

International Pride Month is here. Here’s a guide to several Pride flags that you’ll see flying loudly and proudly during this time!

A little-known antelope that vanished from South Africa more than 200 years ago could become the latest species targeted for de-extinction.

An elderly Pinetown grant recipient says every time she asks a stranger for ATM help, she is robbed. Here is the story…

The woman pleaded not guilty, despite admitting in court that she helped her daughter enter the sex trade.

Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar says most of his teammates are looking forward to playing on grass in their URC semifinal.

The Citizen previously revealed how the Compensation Fund’s financial losses have ballooned to a staggering R71 million over the past two financial years.

Utility cites jobs and baseload power for revived nuclear proposal, but activists say squid grounds and Seal Point surf remain at risk.

As football fever sweeps across the globe, McDonald’s South Africa is bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closer to home with a nationwide campaign designed to unite fans through great food, exclusive collectibles, family experiences and unforgettable moments of national pride. At the heart of the campaign is the launch of the […]

Meta is leaning on its apps’ reach to pull companies’ ads and workflows onto one AI platform.

Memory prices have jumped sixfold in a year, squeezing margins on devices from phones to PCs.

Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.