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Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.

Does England’s leaky defence put their record winning streak at risk in Sunday’s Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux?

Why have Renee Slegers’ side not been able to get their hands on any of the season’s biggest prizes?

The Joburg Emergency Management Services says it is intensifying its public education programmes.

Minister Pemmy Majodina says the department will review bulk water user licences.

The Gauteng Health Department says the hospital is relying on backup water systems

The case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been postponed.

As U.S. and Chinese leaders meet this week, the world is watching, and so are residents of Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, known in the Philippines as the West Philippine Sea.

Australia’s grain farmers, already strained by war-driven shortages, now face a severe mouse plague that could devastate crops in a key growing region.

The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear way forward.

Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest once again stirs controversy — and a walkout by five countries.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.

City of Johannesburg’s worsening financial position is posing a major risk to property sentiment and values in the city, which is already seeing an outflow of millionaires due to governance concerns.

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a bill that would mean one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups in decades for South Africa’s retirement fund industry.

Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.

The establishment is the result of a Constitutional Court judgment last Friday.

Fikile Mbalula says the National Executive Committee must provide guidance on the Phala Phala saga

Treasury wants the IEC to first submit audited financial statements before it can use the money

Judge Aubrey Ledwaba has occupied the seat of Gauteng Deputy President since 2013.

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points in the Premier League.

Bayern Munich reach Anthony Gordon agreement, Ander Barrenetxea attracting Premier League interest and Manchester United prepare Elliot Anderson move.

On the day he learned he would be England’s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.

World number two Rory McIlroy says using a “bigger and wider shoe with more cushioning” is helping deal with a sore little toe on his right foot.

St John the Divine, Kennington has built one of UK’s largest youth choral programmes in area marked by deprivation

St Paul’s Cathedral school, one of the UK’s most prestigious private schools, has long been associated with the musical elite. So was seven-year-old N’raeah, from south London, nervous about auditioning for its internationally renowned choir?

“No,” she said, beaming....

Springbok centurion Willie Le Roux is grateful for his humble beginnings in receiving a sport scholarship at the Paul Roos Gymnasium…

Shudufhadzo Musida celebrates finishing her Master’s degree at Columbia University in New York.

South African DJ, publicist and fashion designer Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 following heart failure.

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The plaintiffs and defense have rested their cases, as well as their rear ends.

Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.

Chery’s newest SUV can be converted to a double-cab bakkie, and it’s coming to South Africa.

The Kia Carens is the newest 7-seater family SUV on sale in South Africa.

The Toyota Starlet sold in South Africa received the lowest possible safety rating during crash testing.