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BBC pundit Micah Richards explains why former Chelsea striker Diego Costa would make the difference for Manchester City in the race to win the Premier League.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

They face 47 charges of theft, fraud, money laundering and racketeering but the State wanted the matter postponed last year so that more charges could be added.

He allegedly lured boys and girls, aged between 13 and 18, to his house where he’d sexually assault them.

“I feel very optimistic about the future of sustainable energy with the new administration,” Musk told Fortune Magazine.

Twitter is enlisting the help of a small group of US users to vet tweets that could contain misinformation and add notes with “informative context.”

A court in India has ruled that groping a child through their clothing does not constitute sexual assault, drawing outrage across the country and frustrating campaigners battling to address widespread sexual abuse against women and children.

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Foreign investment into solar products are helping to plug Zambia’s power shortage problems.

Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available

The incident is the latest linked to a political crisis in the semi-autonomous Jubaland region of Somalia which has strained diplomatic relations between the East African countries.

Democracies are fragile entities that are often captured and exploited by populists, to the detriment of all concerned

The Top Employers Institute has published its list of the global top employers to work for in 2021.

‘Blantyre and L1 Health have just added to the cocktail of what Ascendis could potentially become in the next 12 to 18 months’: Small-cap analyst Anthony Clarke.

African Bank has published it financial results for the year ended September 2020, reporting a net loss of R27 million, against a R1.2 billion profit previously, citing higher credit impairments and reduced insurance income.

The State Capture Commission will continue to hear State Security Agency (SSA) related evidence from the Acting Director General at the State Security Agency (SSA), Mr Loyiso Jafta on Tuesday.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the immediate criminal prosecution of everyone implicated in wrongdoing during the testimony of Chairperson of the High Level Review Panel into the State Security Agency (SSA) Sydney Mufamadi.

Speaking during a virtual memorial service held in Mthembu’s honour by the African National Congress, Kodwa said Motsweni-Tsipane’s behaviour was an insult to Mthembu’s memory.

Former Chairperson of the High Level Review Panel into the State Security Agency (SSA) Sydney Mufamadi has testified to the State Capture Commission that the panel found that there had been politicisation and factionalisation of the intelligence community over the past 10 years in contravention of the constitution.

A year on from the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, BBC Sport’s Liam Loftus dedicates a poem to the NBA legend as he reflects on the career and moments that made him an icon.

Elgar and du Plessis have so far added 31 for the third wicket after Aiden Markram (13) and Rassie van der Dussen (17) fell, leaving the tourists wobbling at 63-2.

Joel Embiid gets the nod, and though Curry has performed well lately, there are doubts that the Warriors will prevail

South Africa entered the Test – their first in Pakistan in 14 years – with two spinners, Keshav Maharaj and George Linde, to exploit a bare pitch which is expected to take spin.

Leading scientist says schools should let staff decide rather than bringing back entire year groups

Schools should let teachers select additional vulnerable pupils for an early return to classrooms to increase numbers gradually, a leading scientist has said as the children’s commissioner demanded a roadmap for full reopening.

In an interview with the Guardian, the president of the Royal College...

Pearl thusi got into a heated conversation on gender equality and later addressed her haters saying they help her make more money.

Localised flooding caused by tropical storm Eloise wreaked havoc in parts of South Africa. In Limpopo, Mpumalanga and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the storm washed away bridges and left houses and vehicles submerged. SABC Digital News compiled pictures of some of the devastation caused by Eloise.

Public broadcaster SABC has found a replacement for Isidingo a year after canning the long-running soapie.

Oh, dear. How ever could they have missed this during their promenade around the town square?

Steve Harvey has given his approval of his daughter Lori’s relationship with Michael B. Jordan – for now.

Microsoft has released a short video that aims to show why its Surface Pro 7 is a better laptop than Apple’s MacBook Pro.

South Africans could be in for another bout of load-shedding this week should the widespread rainfall across northeastern parts of the country not subside.

The app has helped fuel democracy movements in Iran and Belarus but now faces scrutiny as extremists and conspiracy theorists flock to it amid crackdowns by Facebook and Twitter on disinformation.

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Initial studies show a significant drop in infections and hospitalizations after just one dose, and very few cases after two. Experts caution that the results are preliminary.

Medical professionals questioned how well the individual plastic bubbles protected band members and concertgoers from the coronavirus.

The health secretary says lifting restrictions can only happen when the “facts on the ground” show it is safe.

Salisbury Cathedral is joining Britain’s vaccination drive, and its organists are providing a musical accompaniment. They’re even taking requests.

By Nicole Horn, Biodiversity Capabilities The bontebok – a likable, medium sized antelope with a multi-coloured coat and endemic to the Western Cape, is listed as Vulnerable in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.  It was once on the brink of extinction due to hunting, human settlement and incorrect […]

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.