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Illegal mining has plunged one of South Africa’s townships into lawlessness, violence and fear, with the problem starting to escalate across the country.

The 12-year-old victim was raped during an attack in Nuneaton.

Team GB’s Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat say their loss “hurts” after being edged out by hosts Italy in the curling mixed doubles bronze medal game – echoing their heartbreak from missing out on bronze in Beijing four years ago.

Advocate Kemi Behari has testified at the Madlanga Commission.

Yvonne Maja was found guilty of burning her ex-boyfriend and his partner with acid.

South Africa has stagnated with a score of 41 out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.

The Limpopo health department has embarked on an anti-malaria spraying campaign.

Nineteen monks have walked single file from Texas to Washington DC, silently advocating for more peace in the US.

Britain’s prime minister is facing calls to resign for naming a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S. Police are also investigating if the king’s brother passed trade secrets to Epstein.

Cuba’s fuel shortage hits during peak tourist season, grounding flights as the Trump administration’s pressure tightens the island’s oil supplies.

M23 president Bertrand Bisimwa accused the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo of failing the people of eastern DRC

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

Eswatini says the talks were part of regional diplomacy and not an attempt to interfere.

Since 2022, Zambia has rolled out free education from primary through secondary school, boosting enrolment by over 2.3 million learners. As Hakainde Hichilema’s government seeks to entrench the policy in law, the opposition warns of overcrowded classrooms and strains on education quality

A state-owned company specialising in insurance for special risks such as riots has warned that South Africa is heading for social unrest.

Morningside Shopping Centre is now fully under the ownership of Flanagan & Gerard, with expansion plans in the works.

The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

O’Sullivan has taken the stand before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Ramaphosa will engage with the youth on their perspectives, challenges and ideas

Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

David Humphreys, Irish rugby’s high performance director, says the humbling Six Nations defeat in Paris “has to be fuel” for the rest of the tournament.

Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Wales appoint Paul James to replace scrum coach Duncan Jones who suffered a ‘freak injury’ in training.

From Pennsylvania to Montana, the White House’s war on ‘woke’ has targeted US monuments that address topics like racism and Indigenous history

Blank spaces now exist where a series of panels about enslavement once appeared on the walls of the President’s House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The site, which honors the home of George Washington and John Adams, is a major landmark that bore...

Kristy Scott is stretching herself out of her comfort zone to learn how to cook after splitting from chef husband, Desmond Scott.

Beyoncé has lost the support of some of her fans after her husband was mentioned in a complaint about Jeffrey Epstein.

The Bethal Magistrate’s Court imposed fines and suspended prison terms after viral videos exposed assaults on hitchhikers.

MEC Hlomuka calls for discipline and respect after Eastwood Secondary School bullying

Kolisi said she has several projects in the pipeline.

This elegant South African white wine is winning hearts and awards for all the right reasons.

South Africa’s top fibre network operators (FNOs) have widely differing policies for cancellations and downgrades, with some not charging a cent while others claw back well over R2,000 in certain cases.

From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.

Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.

South Africa and China have agreed to deepen local automotive investment.

VW has responded to reports claiming it may close down its factory in South Africa.

Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.

Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients.