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BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after McLaren’s Lando Norris wins the drivers’ championship.

Gauteng Transport says they will continue to monitor the sinkhole at the R500 road.

Department of Education in Eastern Cape warns schools that no one should withhold academic reports

The two senior Hawks officers are accused of covering a politically related murder case.

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

The blaze in the Indonesian capital breaks out as office workers take their lunch break.

As María Corina Machado is set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Venezuelan opposition leader is betting everything on her prediction of an imminent political transition.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

The response to the pandemic led to “enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error”, a report says.

Lutfiyyah Ahmed highlights the increased number of security compromise incidents happening in South Africa.

SARS has recorded a 16.7% increase in what it calls “compliance collection”, where the taxman brought in an extra R304 billion by chasing after taxpayers.

Kashe-Katiya says the pursuit for NDR principles was never meant to end in 1994.

Booysen argues that careerism has become deeply entrenched among party officials and members

ANC says talks with NEHAWU are underway to rectify the nonpayment of staff salaries

The Springboks have effectively begun to phase out some senior players this season, and this trio are unlikely to play again at Test level.

Authorities said the “mind-boggling” fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

Former Motherwell, Celtic and Scotland striker John ‘Dixie’ Deans has died aged 79.

BBC Sport asks fans and experts in Bilbao to explain why Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is attracting the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs in his debut Champions League season.

Why proposals for a shorter working week are winning over teachers and parents – despite the logistical headaches

“A wonderful idea”, “Bring it on!”, “Yes!”, “Brilliant!”, “Absolutely”. If enthusiasm were all it took to change policy, a four-day week in England’s schools would be all but guaranteed.

A Guardian report this week saying that the 4 Day Week Foundation has urged the government to...

Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation’s two schools are too strict with pupils.

Queen of fashion and reality TV star, Kimora Lee Simmons, is doing a press tour to promote her new reality show.

An earthquake has shaken the town of Springbok and surrounding communities in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.

Grab your tongs, charcoal and beach towel – it’s time to head to Cape Town’s beaches for a sizzling summer braai!

“Mabasa knows that he’s one of the best players who is capable of finishing in the box,” said Ouaddou.

Motorists using Sanral tags have been advised to top up before travelling.

New Zealand and Ireland have failed to make much progress two years out from the 2027 World Cup.

From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.

In this interview, Kallner unpacks the reasons behind Discovery Bank’s incredible growth.

Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone.

Some DStv customers believe the broadcaster should reduce subscription prices if it loses Warner Bros. Discovery channels.

There is a single Chinese car in South Africa that can be bought for less than R250,000.

The new Renault Captur crossover has finally arrived in South Africa.

Kia and Jeep have issued safety recalls for 18,923 cars sold in South Africa.

South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.

Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.

It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.