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Can data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday’s Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.

Former Post Office CEO Mark Barnes offered to buy the struggling SOE in 2021. His proposal was rejected, and the Post Office is now fighting to exit business rescue proceedings.

Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.

The Ndimande brothers stand accused of murdering Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane

Advocate Shireen Riley was testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria.

The proposed legislation seeks to address weaknesses in the existing Protected Disclosures Act.

Evidence presented in court showed that Fouchee committed the crimes over a period of two years.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 10 April.

A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

Thai authorities seized assets worth 8.3 billion baht (R4.26 billion) belonging to people behind an alleged money-laundering network linked to transnational cyber scam operations in Cambodia.

Sisisi Tolashe is accused of failing to disclose donations of two Chinese cars to ANCWL.

The South African Communist Party has decided to contest Local Government Elections independently.

The new witness is expected to testify on alleged corruption in the City of Tshwane.

EFF leader Julius Malema says the state is seeking a 15-year jail term in his case.

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup in Melbourne

The Two Oceans Marathon takes place in Cape Town this weekend. Here’s what fans and motorists need to know about road closures.

The Premier League returns this weekend and with two double gameweeks on the horizon, the big question: Do you play the wildcard now or hold off until gameweek 33?

Darts world number one Luke Littler takes on Wayne Rooney in a nine-dart challenge.

Miss South Africa has announced that entries for the 2026 pageant will open on 28 April and close on 17 May 2026.

Which US state has the highest South African refugee population? Here is what government data has revealed…

Broadcaster Masechaba Mposwa surprised viewers after sharing a big career update on Instagram.

The streets of Paris were never ready for Rocki in her Dior dress while out with famous mom, Rihanna.

After 1945 veterans outlawed conquest to prevent nuclear war. Eighty years later leaders ignore the rules that kept peace.

Pandor called on the University community to embrace ethical leadership and active citizenship the way Nelson Mandela did.

Geordin Hill-Lewis’s rise through student politics and parliament has shaped his leadership profile.

Expert says 24-hour response reflects ageing pipes, depleted teams, and no real-time monitoring. Gauteng loses up to 71%.

An AI model capable of exploiting every major operating system has the US government and major banks on alert.

Claude maker Anthropic is exploring custom chip design as AI demand outstrips the supply of available hardware.

Retail trading in Africa is no longer a fringe pursuit. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Nairobi to Accra, a generation of self-taught traders is learning technical analysis online, executing orders on MetaTrader from a smartphone, and building skills that, until recently, had nowhere to go. The old barrier was blunt: without significant starting capital, serious trading […]

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors South African car buyers consider.

You may soon no longer need a physical passport or boarding pass to travel through airports around the world.

Japanese auto giant Toyota will be investing heavily in South Africa’s auto sector energy transition.