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Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine.

BBC Sport’s panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

Polling suggests Plaid or Reform UK could win the Senedd election – but fall short of getting a majority.

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Friday she was confident that the remnants of what she called Venezuela’s “criminal regime” would eventually be dismantled and there would be an orderly transition to free elections, but cautioned that the ro

Police say three men were wounded in the incident.

A case has been opened against taxi drivers who attacked a motorist, in Vanderbijl Park

This as water levels rise, affecting roads and low-lying bridges.

The number of deaths in Mpumalanga and Limpopo following heavy rains now stands at 31.

Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.

A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.

It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent’s top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.

Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria has recorded an average of 3.2 distinctions per candidate, which is better than the majority of private schools in South Africa.

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Mashatile says uMkhonto weSizwe cannot remain a passive observer in the ANC.

The Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organisation ays SA will not be bullied by the US.

BBC Sport looks back on Michael Carrick’s last match as caretaker boss for Manchester United, a win against Arsenal in 2021.

Action finally back on our screens.

Keep an eye on the live scoring as the Stormers host the Leicester Tigers in a blockbuster Champions Cup game on Saturday.

An injury-prone Springbok has suffered another major setback and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.

Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

David, a faith-based South African animated movie, is Goliath-ing the competition on its major studio release in North America …

A Cape Town woman has been forced to move into an attic space after her landlord drastically increased her rent…

A clip of Minister Gwede Mantashe indulging in a giant ANC anniversary celebration cake has gone viral on social media…

Very rare 1.8i R-Line model was registered in 2010 and has only 55km on the clock.

Makhurupetje said women are often only made to deputise in top government positions. 

One of the most magical dining experiences is booking a good meal at Room 32.

“I love competition because that’s where you want to see if you’ve peaked or can you still go even higher,” he said.

Digitap ($TAP) is delivering strong results at a time when most of the market is struggling for direction. In a short period, the project has raised over $4 million during its crypto presale, even as sentiment across the sector remains cautious, and liquidity stays thin.  That performance stands out because bearish markets usually punish early-stage […]

Intel’s share price has recovered to near its highest level in two years due to significant wins in its new foundry business.

Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.