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Education department launches private investigation in parallel to police inquiries

Benfica claim there is a “defamation campaign” against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

Benfica claim there is a “defamation campaign” against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.

Booysen and 11 others face 2017 Wainstein murder, plus organised crime related charges.

The bus overturned after the steering wheel broke off causing it to lose control.

Accused two in Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The Melgisedek Buildings in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have become known for hijacked buildings and a growing squatter camp.

Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased by staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks

PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

Sibiya claims he disbanded PKTT on Masemola’s orders, despite accusations of ulterior motives.

The newly appointed Ekurhuleni mayoral committee.

Kaizer Chiefs only have the Betway Premiership to compete fight after crashing out of Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup.

Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women’s slalom title, her third career Olympic gold medal, to earn redemption from the disappointment of Beijing 2022 where she crashed out of both the giant slalom and slalom.

Team GB steal four on the way to a 9-2 win over the USA as their Winter Olympics curling medal hopes stay alive in Cortina.

Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport’s new engine rules.

Exclusive: UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and possibly other countries – informed of rises as salary threshold is cut

Britons living in some European countries face a huge rise in their student loan repayments later this year, the Guardian can reveal, in a move that threatens to trigger a fresh backlash for Rachel Reeves.

UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and...

Seven-seat Destinator will be positioned between the Outlander Sport and normal full-size Outlander.

Education department orders an independent investigation following a fatal playground incident at a Thembisa school.

The matter has been postponed to 23 February 2026.

The last of the SA team members to compete in Italy, Markthaler finished 39th in a field of 95 competitors in the women’s slalom.

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.

With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

With petrol at R20 per litre, right now may be a good time for a weekend getaway.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery.

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.