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The Bulls have received a massive blow on their road to the URC playoffs with flyhalf Johan Goosen suspended for their next three league fixtures.

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

A resident of Westbury faced a life-threatening situation when gunmen opened fire, resulting in the death of his uncle and best friend, and leaving his 13-year-old nephew paralysed.

Two former border post officials have been sentenced to an effective 15 years in jail for turning a blind eye to an attempt to smuggle tobacco worth R6 million into South Africa.

Eight alleged members of the Al-Qaeda gang appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court.

Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.

The aid workers were killed April 1 when a succession of Israeli armed drones ripped through vehicles in their convoy as they left one of World Central Kitchen’s warehouses on a food delivery mission.

The weapons, which can hit targets as far as 300km away, have been used twice already.

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.

Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.

The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.

SARS has issued an alert reminding employers in South Africa of looming tax deadlines – and what awaits those who miss them.

The Reserve Bank and Nedbank say load shedding won’t hit South Africa as hard in 2024.

Honor’s insights into the smartphone industry carry significant weight, following the brand’s extraordinary growth in recent years.

The Tshwane mayor placed five senior officials on precautionary suspension over the Rooiwal saga.

The DA’s Caucus leader in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Retief Odendaal says crime is out of control.

Respondents opposing the IEC’s bid to appeal MK Party leader Zuma’s candidacy must file papers today

Hlabisa believes a grand coalition of various small parties will be the answer.

Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is a “coach’s dream” to work with, says director of rugby Pat Lam.

Although the Bulls will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat last weekend, they will have to do so without a key Springbok.

What a season this guy is having. Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa is wanted in Europe, his agent has confirmed.

Kaizer Chiefs players are understandably not in the best space at the moment due to matters both on and off the field…

Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’

At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.

Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...

Kid Cudi’s world tour plans have been abruptly shattered after a jaw-dropping moment at Coachella left the rapper with a devastating injury.

Controversial polygamist and reality TV star Musa Mseleku reveals why he ‘turned down’ bogus college offers.

In a captivating display of athleticism, President Macron took centre stage on the football field, showcasing his skills in a charity match.

Should you share your toast with your kitty since bread offers no real nutrients and packs a punch of caloriesfor their tiny bodies?

Leading to Freedom Day, honouring 30 years of SA democracy, some of the biggest stars from Netflix productions have written heartfelt fan letters to fellow artists – expressing sincere praise and admiration for their work.

Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.

Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.

The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.

The digital bank introduces the Reserve Bank’s deposit insurance scheme to protect customers’ deposits of up to R100 000.

Meta shares plunged 14% in pre-market trading on Thursday after news of its planned spending on AI unnerved investors.

OCTA will be a limited edition model, although it remains to been how many will eventually be produced.

While no dynamic changes have taken place, all combustion engine models now receive a 48-volt mild-hybrid system as standard.

Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.

The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.