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Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night.

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer’s government is in the “wrong position” ahead of the next election.

Kenny Morolong says the murder of Molosankwe is a major loss to SA at large.

NPA has filed a formal complaint against Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni.

Tshwane says it is intensifying efforts to demolish buildings that violate municipal bylaws.

The shutdown of services in Mangaung is over a lack of service delivery and governance failures.

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of “the Eiffel tower at night”.

Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Johann Rupert’s Richemont has overtaken Walmart to rank second among North America’s largest jewellery retailers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

Tensions are rising in several parts of the country over the influx of undocumented foreigners.

Tottenham will launch a review focusing on the “unusual” spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently suffered by key players.

Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.

Arsenal ready to target Morgan Rogers, Paris St-Germain to rival Liverpool for Yan Diomande and Jack Grealish to be given chance to revive Man City career.

Tristan Stubbs and Scott Currie play starring roles as Hampshire inflict a 30-run T20 Blast defeat on Essex.

Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’

A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates – regardless of their degree – to better equip them for the challenges of the current job market.

In what appears to be a first for a large Russell Group institution, the University of Manchester is...

With concerns about childhood obesity and screen use sky-high, cuts to primary PE are an unforced error

With remarkably poor timing, days before closing a consultation on children’s social media use, the government announced last week that it is cutting an annual £320m sports premium for primary schools in England. A new scheme worth £193m will cover secondaries too, and resurrect a...

A Sea Point apartment the size of a single garage – listed for R2,4 million – has shocked social media users…

‘Turd’ 2.0? Gareth Cliff had this to say about Naledi Pandor becoming a victim of a traumatic home invasion…

US actress Gabrielle Union has come under fire over her decision to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to bury her dad’s ashes.

SASSA grant beneficiaries can now complete life certification from home using a free online portal. Here is exactly how to do it.

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Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.

Bugonia, Good Boy, and Send Help are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.

In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.