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The BBC is told students have been placed under lockdown conditions in the school buildings.

Broader strategy includes usage ban for younger teenagers

Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources reassured the public that South Africa’s fuel supply is secure – for now – but warned that motorists can expect higher prices at the pump.

The SANDF deployment is expected to last until 31 March next year.

General Shibiri is currently facing cross-examination at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College.

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S.’ involvement in the war with Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, the Department of Justice is quietly restoring gun rights to felons.

Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war’s rationale.

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

The group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

FlySafair has announced that it will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge to ticket prices as the cost of fuel skyrockets amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Vuma says her working documents in her office were confiscated by Masemola

The first of the memorial services to take place for Mosiuoa Lekota at Regina Mundi in Johannesburg.

Richard Shibiri has been linked Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Another memorial service is planned for Bloemfontein in the Free State on Thursday.

Sheffield Wednesday face a points deduction for next season if a deal with their new preferred bidder goes through.

As Premier League teams look for ways to stop Arsenal’s corner-kick dominance, could National League North side Kidderminster have found an answer?

Wales have gone three years since their last Six Nations win against Italy and a lot has changed.

Let’s take a look at how a locally-based Springboks starting XV would line up. Would they be No 1 in the World Rugby rankings?

Another withdrawal in the new financial year could set your family back more than they realise.

Cracks have appeared in Musa Mseleku’s polygamous marriage in the new season of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’.

Slot’s side lost to Mario Lemina’s header early in the first half at the RAMS Stadium in Istanbul.

Shibiri says all the events Sibiya invited him to were work-related.

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

Viral student-run TikTok and Instagram accounts are using AI to make memes of school faculty comparing them to figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Benjamin Netanyahu.

The hybrid communications architecture combines AI and automation with on-site control for regulated industries.

The latest Instax camera embraces video with a retro cine design and effects-laden video clips that you can share online.

This may be the cheapest time to drive from Joburg to Cape Town for quite some time.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has responded to reports of possible fuel shortages in South Africa.

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