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Cervical screening is a preventative method or procedure intended to collect and test cells from the cervix.

Experts say water temperatures remain very cold, and that cold water shock could make swimming difficult.

Barcelona join Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.

Trump’s decision to increase the number of refugee admissions brings the total ceiling to 17,500.

A two-week scholar transport strike in the Ngqushwa Local Municipality has disrupted classes.

Dong Guangping, a police officer turned activist, reached Korean waters after 30 hours at sea.

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

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.

The boss of Next has warned there has been a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.

In April 2026, South African salary earners saw salaries fall to R20,244, the lowest level in two years.

The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

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

A giant statue of Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to be taken down in India over safety concerns after it is spotted “swaying in the wind”.

Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns on winning this season’s CAF Champions League title.

Britain’s Dakota Ditcheva returns from a 12-month absence with injury to face Dutch flyweight Denise Kielholtz in New York on 31 July.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to make a few surprise selections when he names his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.

The composer, who has been married four times before, said his marriage to ‘Mrs Mo’ would be his last.

In a statement, Stellies thanked the Bafana Bafana defender for his leadership and service over the past three seasons.

Several issues facing the taxi industry were highlighed at the South African National Taxi Council’s (Santaco) Elective Conference held this week.

Microsoft to keynote two-day Sandton event exploring AI, sustainability and Africa’s data centre future.

Regulatory uncertainty and lack of government funding are major obstacles to scaling SA’s electric vehicle charging network.

Altron Digital Business and Microsoft unpack the cloud security challenges facing South African enterprises today.

I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.

The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.