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Jamaica netballers tell BBC Sport about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on their preparations for their international series against England.

South Africa’s telecommunications minister directed the industry regulator to amend its rules on local ownership, which could pave the way for Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other satellite-internet companies to operate in the continent’s largest economy without ceding ownership.

South Africa will amend rules on local Black ownership requirements after a directive from the telecommunications minister, which could pave the way for satellite-internet companies.

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his career, what he will do once he retires, and playing for Pep Guardiola.

It’s believed three people remain trapped beneath the rubble of the four-storey structure.

The assets belong to Chimene Mlambo, Elias Christopher Ngobeni, Nason Ngobeni and Alex Sithole.

One person has been confirmed dead, and others are still trapped under the concrete rubble.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has signed a memorandum of understanding and licensing agreement with PromptBio, a California-based data and life sciences company, to strengthen artificial intelligence-driven multiome data analysis in Africa. According to a statement, the partnership will enhance integrated multiome data analysis and AI-powered insights for the Clinical...

Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Stranded in the Caribbean with no way to call for help: How Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado survived the deadliest stretch of her flight from Venezuela before an extraction team reached her.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

A major first world country has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to South Africa.

Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as ‘handmade’ items.

A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

The return of Aphelele Fassi from injury is crucial not only for the Sharks, but the Springboks in the long-term.

Orlando Pirates sanctioned the sale of Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Chicago Fire. Now, questions arise as to who can replace the 20-year-old.

Jamaica netballers Abigale Sutherland, Khadijah Williams and Shanice Beckford speak to BBC Sport’s Emma Middleton about the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

A look at how former Premier League footballer Robbie Savage and Macclesfield FC owner Rob Smethurst helped revive a football club.

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

The growing appeal of small-town living in South Africa is centered around quality of life, safety, affordability and sense of community …

Franco Mostert is the latest Springbok to develop a side hustle. Here’s the low-down on the lock’s new venture…

Elon Musk is one step closer to bringing Starlink to SA, after Minister Solly Malatsi gazetted a policy amending BEE laws in the ICT sector.

Van differentiates itself from its production siblings the Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom vans.

A decade ago, Dean Goldblum was a contestant on SA’s Got Talent, and today he’s one of the country’s rising acting talents.

Water, energy and food should be funded through financing hubs.

ARVs are quoted at R200 for one month and R300 for three months supply.

Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of a long-awaited product that could transform South Africa’s electricity sector.

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Diesel drivers are likely to see the biggest increase in road travelling costs relative to last year.

The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Pick n Pay asap! has experienced significant growth over the past year, becoming increasingly competitive with South Africa’s biggest delivery services.

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