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The GLA was first launched in 2013 and is currently in its second generation.

Prof Jason Arday said he had “concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away”.

The defence lawyers and the prosecution have concluded their final arguments.

The arrests follow allegations heard at the Madlanga Commission.

Didiza, has again extended the life of the Ad Hoc committee looking into national security.

Ramsamy will return to the Commission on a date yet to be announced.

Lebanon’s health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

Kyiv’s depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted – like the one that hit Anastasiia’s home.

El-Sayed’s win sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate’s popularity in a swing state.

Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January’s protests.

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

The world’s oldest leader, 93, has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Relatives describe the mother as “the family’s pride and joy”.

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

The repayments represent roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy,

The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of… broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

This year’s harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

Mbalula refutes the allegations levelled against him by ANC NEC member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

Ramaphosa says that the applicants do not show that their applications are urgent.

Minister Ronald Lamola says SA’s support for the next UNSG will be guided by diplomatic principles.

Committee members had a lengthy discussion about determining the standard of proof they will apply.

Real Madrid reach £120m agreement for Yan Diomande, Liverpool explore move for Ibrahim Mbaye and Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri.

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye feels Amakhosi new signing Langelihle Phili does not have the right players around him.

The 2026/27 MTN8 was launched in Johannesburg on Wednesday, with R10 million awaiting the champions.

Wrexham complete the signing of Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman on a three-year deal.

Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career

• Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor

Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face a new investigation into his qualifications and...

University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history

Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, is to face investigation by the university after it said it received “new information” about his qualifications and career.

Cambridge initially defended Arday – the youngest black professor...

Leon Schuster appeared in good spirits after meeting with Minister Gayton McKenzie, who has teased news about the comedian.

A pensioner has revealed the exact reason she was turned down for a rebate meant to ease financial pressure in old age.

The legacy of reggae icon Lucky Dube lives on as the Mpumalanga Department of Education unveiled an art school in his honour.

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Join Vuyo Zungula on The Movement podcast as he highlights the importance of tackling corruption and improving local governance.

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Research suggests addressing risk factors for poor cardiovascular health between the ages of 45 and 65 could help reduce risk of cognitive decline

Scientists claim to have identified three health measures in middle age that can ward off dementia for more than a decade.

Having normal blood pressure, no type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 were associated with almost 13...

Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.

The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.

Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.