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A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel over the trafficking of cocaine into the country, imposing fines totalling $6m, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said on Thursday.

Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place for last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was found wanting as SA succumbed to a 2-0 World Cup opening day defeat to Mexico

Their repatriation came amid fears of violence, following protests against illegal immigration

Buthelezi, an inmate, testified about his arrest and a 2018 murder in KwaNongoma, implicating Ntanzi

Tiffany Meek is on trial for the murder of her son, Jayden-Lee, last year.

Fourteen people, including the drivers of both vehicles, sustained serious injuries

The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX’s historic IPO.

The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn’t beholden to party ideology.

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue looks at the US president’s mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba is appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Mogotsi was denied bail on the 4th of June, due to the verification of his address.

Mashaba faces questions over his presence at the 2021 Aeroton drug bust as testimony continues.

The party’s Raymond Ricardo Mains has been elected as the ward’s new councillor.

Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.

Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign suffered an early setback both on and off the field following their defeat to Mexico.

The Football Association of Ireland confirms the Republic of Ireland’s home Nations League fixture with Israel later this year will be held at a neutral venue.

The acquisition will give the brand an opportunity to compete with other well-known RTD brands, such as Bernini and Brutal Fruit.

LSAs provide psychosocial support in schools, helping students navigate emotional, social, and behavioural challenges.

The squad departs on Monday night, with Handré Pollard, Wilco Louw, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Embrose Papier and others in their midst.

At $1-trillion, South African-born SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s fortune is so large the human mind can barely process it.

Mauritius set out its national AI strategy in 2018, the first by an African country. Since then over a dozen African states have adopted national AI policies of some sort or another. As a national policy plan, an AI strategy typically sets out the priorities and aspirations in achieving certain policy objectives. At the continental […]

The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration.

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here’s why.

What is the ‘Asian squat’ and should you be able to do it?

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.