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President Donald Trump says the US is considering “winding down” its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday and Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked

Olympic champion and world-record holder Keely Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for Sunday’s 800m final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

The war in the Middle East has triggered a nightmare scenario for the global energy system, slashing so much supply that consumers around the world must pay up big and lower consumption

Standerton residents believe that insufficient water provision is a violation of their rights.

Dhlamini has been suspended amid serious allegations levelled against him

Reverend Chris Nissen says the Constitution must be a lived reality of South Africans

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the national Human Rights Day Commemoration in Kimberley.

For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.

As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering “winding down” military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea.

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Mary Vilakazi, who financed her education through scholarships and a bursary, rose from a township to lead one of Africa’s largest financial institutions by market cap—FirstRand Group.

Mixed-use developments are booming in South Africa, with strong growth in prices over the last five years.

Founded in 1792, South Africa’s oldest institution is now at serious risk of liquidation.

Discovery Bank is now profitable, with long-term investors starting to benefit from their belief in the group.

Minister McKenzie praises the GNU efforts to unify the country.

Ramaphosa hands over a new sports centre, library and lab room at the Retlameleng School

Mzwanele Nyhontso says the PAC doesn’t want the history of Langa to fade away

Lulama Ngcukayitobi flags alleged irregularities ahead of provincial conference in a letter

Watch as Great Britain’s Dina Asher‑Smith and Amy Hunt qualify for the 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Ronnie O’Sullivan beats China’s Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.

The Stormers rediscovered their form with a dominant win at Loftus last weekend and will be heavy favourites against the struggling Dragons on Sunday.

BBC Sport NI’s Thomas Kane interviews Michael Conlan as he retires from boxing after his split-decision defeat to Kevin Walsh on Friday in Belfast.

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

How infections linked to a nightclub escalated into a public health incident requiring a national response is a puzzle experts are still grappling with

Tyra Skinner had already been violently sick three times when doctors at Kent’s William Harvey hospital realised something was badly wrong. The 20-year-old was rushed into critical care, racked with a pounding headache, a stiff neck and...

Thapelo Mokoena says intimate scenes are part of the job as actors.

Women file the large majority of divorces in South Africa as marriage rates continue to decline, according to the latest data.

Cape Town water cuts and pressure tests are taking place from 23 to 27 March. Here’s the full list of affected areas, dates and times.

As a prelude to the 2026 Cape Town International Jazz Festival, a free concert will take place in Cape Town’s Greenmarket Square.

Dhlamini is accused of sending on a list of preferred service providers that was allegedly supplied by the EFF

New Zealand will be missing some key players in the last two games of the T20 series against South Africa.

Mazda has steadily moved its SUVs away from budget-friendly transport options and pushed them deeper into premium lifestyle territory.

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has accused KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of having no proof of the accusations he has made against him

Sightings in Varginha in 1996 have been dismissed as hoax, but saga continues to draw people from around world

The skies over this far-flung coffee-growing hub went charcoal black, the heavens opened and one of Brazil’s greatest mysteries was born.

“It really was something unique,” recalls Marco Antônio Reis, a zoo director, who was at his ranch outside Varginha one stormy day in January...

Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.

What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED’s favorite bars worth trying.

Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.

Claiming from your insurer may become an arduous process, but it doesn’t have to be.

The cars South Africans buy and the cars South Africans want make for two very different lists.

Sedans are not as popular in South Africa as they once were, except in one segment.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.