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Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

Fans were convinced hints had been left across Instagram and official websites

Two trucks and a light motor vehicle collided side by side at Crown Interchange.

The mandrax tablets, weighing approximately 570 kilograms, were seized in Durban in 2020.

Farmers in the region are navigating a gruelling recovery after last month’s catastrophic floods.

Police officer was set to testify in Senzo Meyiwa trial after court order issued last week in court.

Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade’s Zhang Linghe.

American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump’s anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts.

The outbreak remains focused in Congo’s eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Financial Times reporter Abigail Hauslohner about the funding of President Trump’s Board of Peace to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction.

Egypt’s Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.

The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.

The Department of Basic Education has gazetted the official changes to the salary tables for teachers in South Africa for 2026.

IEC has announced plans to meet with Rise Mzansi to seek clarity on the terms of its loan.

ANC members gather in protest after conference postponed and nullified over voting irregularities.

Parties in the GNU supported Gana’s nomination, while the Progressive Caucus, which comprises the MK Party, EFF, African Transformation Movement and UAT, backed Wonderhoy Mahlatse

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee is meeting this Monday afternoon.

England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge backs opening partner Sophia Dunkley despite her run of low scores in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continues her dream French Open debut by beating French player Diane Parry to reach the quarter-finals.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he will wait until after the World Cup to sort out his future at the club amid links to Real Madrid.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn calls on UFC president Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from his contract and says the heavyweight champion is not being paid his worth.

Dream of nature, yet find it surprisingly difficult to switch off outdoors? Here’s why connecting with nature can be hard.

Higher petrol prices and longer commutes are changing home-buying habits, boosting demand in these well-located property hotspots.

Experts say a number of factors are now driving South African home-buyers towards smaller, more well-located properties.

Bafana Bafana finally left South Africa for the Fifa World Cup after a visa snag delayed the National team’s departure.

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The warrant officer testified that he was treated as a suspect in the case.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) recently prioritised diversity when updating its Listings Requirements (effective 16 February 2026) with initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This agenda emphasises board diversity across gender, race, age, and culture, with a sharpened focus on age inclusion as part of its broader agenda to foster equitable and representative […]

It’s natural to focus on breakthroughs, but there are many challenges in Britain and around the world. There is no magic bullet, but there’s room for optimism

Cancer causes nearly one in six deaths worldwide every year, some 10 million all told. That is a stunning number, but it also masks the reality that some cancers are more deadly than others. We have become remarkably good at detecting and...

The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.

Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.