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Energy bills rise ‘inescapable’ if prices stay high, says British Gas boss
The boss of Centrica says it is “too early” to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
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The boss of Centrica says it is “too early” to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

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PC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police.
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Nearly 30 years after South Africa’s Constitution promised dignity and equality for all, too many women continue to live in fear and face violence. Ending this crisis requires urgent, coordinated action from government, civil society, the private sector and communities to turn rights on paper into safety and justice in practice.
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South Africa
The Menzi High project is part of more than R600m worth of developments, in KwaZulu Natal

South Africa
Bekkersdal residents say they still live in fear of crime after the Kwanoxolo Tavern shooting.

South Africa
Bekkersdal residents say they still live in fear of crime after the Kwanoxolo Tavern shooting.

South Africa
Minister of Water and Sanitation handed over the refurbished and upgraded Wastewater Treatment plant

World
Iran launched missiles at two southern Israeli cities that lie close to the country’s main nuclear research center, while President Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World
Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites,” is a blend of Olympic heritage with celebrity chic, fine dining and Alpine tradition, even as climate change and new tourism reshape the area.

World
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed again.

World
Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

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

Africa
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

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

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

Business
Kings Walk will soon open its doors in the East of Pretoria, with the mall set to serve a massively growing area.

Business
South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.
Business
Business

Politics
Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

Politics
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Politics
Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

Politics
The party held a Sharpeville massacre commemoration event at the Dlomo Dam.

Sport
LIV Golf has confirmed that its SA tournament will return in 2027, following a record-breaking debut that drew more than 100 000 fans.

Sport
Watch as Great Britain qualify for the women’s 4x400m relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Sport
The in-form striker bagged a brace for Stellenbosch, as Pirates once again paid the price for missed chances up front.

Sport
Defender Ben Davies says Wales reaching consecutive World Cup finals would “surpass all dreams”.
Education
While some Jewish students and faculty members have applauded the Trump administration’s renewed push against antisemitism, others believe the government has different motives.

Education
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...
Education
Agronomists at Washington State University are unveiling a new apple, the Sunflare, which they say tastes as good as their Cosmic Crisp but can withstand unpredictable weather.
Education
As they sought to respond to charges of antisemitism and harassment on campus, administrators and trustees made promises. Many have been kept, but not all.

Lifestyle
SA gambling addiction surges as government eyes new taxes, but betting firms warn stricter levies could backfire…

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives’ stars Beverly Steyn and Nonku Williams in court battle over unpaid R125 000 loan. Here’s what we know…

Lifestyle
Despite being in police custody, notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has laughed off another death hoax…

Lifestyle
Family reunion? Doja Cat’s ‘deadbeat dad’. Dumisani Dlamini was seen at her first-ever concert in South Africa….

Entertainment
The EFF leader accused Mkhwanazi of dragging him into internal disputes with Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan

Entertainment
‘LIV has showcased our country like nothing I’ve ever seen.’

Entertainment
Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux rule the roost in eight of of South Africa’s nine provinces.
Entertainment
Here are some of the latest developments from Israel and the US’s war with Iran

Science/Tech
Cosmologists and physicists come up empty handed when they attempt to pin down time. So what, exactly, is it?
When was the last time you raced against an unforgiving clock? Perhaps you skipped breakfast, broke a sweat, shelled out for a taxi or missed time with your family. Many of us have become slaves to time, with huge portions of our day spent chasing appointments and deadlines. But what...

Science/Tech
South African start-up HyperDev says vibe coding’s real problem isn’t the code – it’s everything that comes after.
Science/Tech
America’s cable TV industry “is undergoing its most dramatic collapse in history,” reports Cord Cutters News, “with operators large and small waving the white flag on traditional TV service and pointing their customers toward streaming platforms instead.” Just in 2025 Comcast lost 1.25 million pay-TV subscribers (ending the year with just 11.3 million), while Charter Spectrum also lost hundreds...

Science/Tech
Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and files before disaster strikes.

Motoring
Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

Motoring
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Motoring
Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

Motoring
South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Health
Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
Health
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.

Health
BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

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