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X-owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

Analyst cautions against the use of social media to spread misinformation or to trend and get likes

Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May on charges of defeating the ends of justice and perjury, among others

Police suspect the children were fed food laced with poison.

Publications ordered to apologise and retract headlines after presenting allegations as facts.

If confirmed by the Senate, Trump’s former personal lawyer would become the administration’s number one prosecutor.

The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh’s alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on a state visit

Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit member Colonel Gavin Jacob continues testifying.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at the Union Buildings.

On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

Orlando Pirates are reportedly closing in on several new signings while a number of players could be heading for the exit.

There are four senior South African coaches involved in the URC semi-finals, and it has not escaped the attention of Rassie Erasmus.

Here are your latest transfer news updates on PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ella Toone says she learned a “massive lesson” from her recent injury setback and now she is ready to perform again for England.

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.

Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw warns Birmingham City University’s decision part of extremist campaign that has ‘travelled across Atlantic’

A leading US civil rights scholar has urged Birmingham City University (BCU) to reverse its decision to close its black studies course, comparing it with the attack on diversity, equity and inclusion in the US.

Kimberlé Crenshaw, a professor of law...

Madlanga to half a mil richer: South Africans have flooded a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funds to buy Hawks Karl Sander a new coffee machine.

Still to be officially launched, Ford revealed pricing of the facelift Territory in March as an entrant it says “redefines…

“I just kept working. I knew I could still do it. It was just little things I had to work on,” said the Bulls scrumhalf after receiving his award.

Police uncovered hijacked cars, false registration plates, and a bag of explosives believed to be linked to a string of robberies across Gauteng

Montjane-Tshabalala now oversees South Africa’s participation in the three major international pageants.

A homeschooling center in Manhattan is part of the company’s nationwide expansion. Internal documents reveal its strategy: “Opening date > safety.”

Quantinuum, a quantum computing startup, is losing millions. Investors want in anyway.

A video creator known as Doctor Spaghetti has scrutinized hours of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to get to the bottom of an explosive culinary conspiracy theory.

The awards, presented by Topco Media, recognise companies and individuals shaping how technology is being used across the continent.

Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.