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The BBC’s director general tells its Executive Complaints Unit to complete a fast-tracked investigation.

Beau Greaves makes history with the perfect leg in her Players Championship 6 clash against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester.

Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.

Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

The party has urged politicians to use municipal funds for their intended purpose.

KZN has received 200 000 doses of the Biogenesis vaccine that government bought from Argentina.

Ntanzi was arrested in June 2020 for his alleged involvement in the murder of Bongani Ntanzi 

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

Wadi Rum’s otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.

The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup – this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.

R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

Western Cape Premier expected to deliver the State of the Province Address , Thursday evening

Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence before him.

Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases

Constitution Hill will prepare for “the next chapter” in Flat racing after being ruled out of this year’s Champion Hurdle and any further races over jumps.

The Republic of Ireland’s home Nations League fixture against Israel on 4 October will be played at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, says the the Football Association of Ireland.

British-born Zimbabwean midfielder Teshaun Murisa has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal at 17.

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has questioned Orlando Pirates’ mentality after their shock Nedbank Cup exit.

Government looks at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressure

Ministers are examining ways to ease the burden of student loans after weeks of pressure over a policy pulling more people into repayments, the Guardian understands.

The Treasury and the Department for Education are reviewing different options to offer relief to graduates with Plan 2 student loans,...

MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to limit excise duty increases on alcohol to inflation-linked adjustments has been welcomed.

All social grants – except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant – will increase in the next financial year.

Katherine Hartley Short died at the age of 42.

Government has introduced an early retirement programme to cut down the costs.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

PEPFAR is coming to an end in March.

The Italian-inspired name alone sets the mood, while mushrooms bring flavour, wholesome goodness and a touch of everyday luxury

San Jose, Costa Rica – CoinCraddle.com, a leading non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange platform, today announced the full enablement and optimization of private swaps between Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC). This feature allows users to seamlessly convert between these two major cryptocurrencies with a strong emphasis on privacy, all without any registration requirements. CoinCraddle has...

A popular right-wing account that called a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes “a masterpiece” appears to be run by a White House staffer, according to records reviewed by WIRED.

Leading prediction market Kalshi has revealed details of two recent insider trading cases it flagged to authorities, giving a rare look at how the platform enforces its policies.

The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.

For many South Africans, the dream of owning a new car seems far away. The vast majority of people can’t afford to buy a vehicle in cash, and traditional financing options may feel out of reach.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.