
Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world’s prestigious prize
Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented “a compelling reflection of contemporary British art”.
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Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented “a compelling reflection of contemporary British art”.

South African technology startups Loop and Vambo AI are among 15 African companies selected for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, chosen from nearly 2,600 applications. The selected companies will receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits and access to a global network of investors, partners and collaborators. The program, […]

The Western Cape Provincial Safety Council has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of Operation Prosper, with Premier Alan Winde warning that communities remain ‘under siege’ despite ongoing deployments.

Kevin Pietersen rekindles an old feud with Alastair Cook by defending Jacob Bethell’s continued presence at the Indian Premier League.

A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

The world’s most consequential technology organisations are no longer building software only − they are building factories. Not factories that produce goods, but factories that produce data-driven intelligence at scale. South African and African enterprise leaders who understand this distinction will capture disproportionate value. Those who do not will find themselves perpetually...

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I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.

The portrait was taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

Paterna Biosciences says it has determined the set of instructions needed to turn sperm-making stem cells into “normal, mature” sperm.

How do shoe companies translate superfast racing shoe tech into your daily trainers? We break it down with some of the best new running shoes on the market.
Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightens its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.

3 suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of 7 people in Newtown

Government upbeat that stronger policy credibility has boosted investor confidence in South Africa.

A dramatic late goal from Tshegofatso Mabasa denied Sundowns victory and sparked a wave of reactions from Pirates supporters.

The child was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he died on Monday.
South Africa is boosting oil-product imports from the US to help replace lost supplies from the Middle East, in another example of how the conflict is reshaping trade and threatening higher costs for consumers.

BBC Sport speaks to Jordan and Cian Adams, the ‘FTD Brothers’. After the 2026 London Marathon, which Jordan will run carrying a 25kg fridge, the pair will sprint across all 32 counties of Ireland in just 32 days. They are running in memory of their mum, Geraldine, who died of a rare form of dementia at just 52. Having both tested positive for the same gene, the brothers are racing to find a...