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The broadcaster, who is being treated for cancer, called it “the hardest decision” he’d ever made.

The head of the National Black Police Association says proposed changes to racism guidance are “not well thought-out”.

Brown Mogotsi’s application will be heard in Johannesburg magistrate court on Thursday

After a candidate in Real Madrid’s presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.

Johannesburg Magistrates court is expected to rule on Brown Mogotsi’s bail application

The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the IR’s request to prevent the publication of matric results

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on a state visit

Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit member Colonel Gavin Jacob continues testifying.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at the Union Buildings.

On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has penned an emotional letter thanking his technical team after a successful season.

Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup daily for 4 June: Get the latest news, fixtures, squad updates, and tournament permutations.

Northern Ireland defender Ruairi McConville says the friendlies against Guinea and France are a chance “to impress Michael O’Neill and show him what you can do”.

A year after striker Liam Delap joined Chelsea, he struggled to prove himself during an underwhelming and injury-hit season.

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world’s richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham

Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

Ian Bauckham, the head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), also...

International Pride Month is here. Here’s a guide to several Pride flags that you’ll see flying loudly and proudly during this time!

A little-known antelope that vanished from South Africa more than 200 years ago could become the latest species targeted for de-extinction.

The weight loss race has not subsided, and while it feels like a gold rush, regulatory systems have struggled to keep up to speed with experts.

‘It is something we needed,’ said Broos on the clash with Jamaica.

Residents in affected areas have been urged to avoid driving on flooded routes.

“For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium,” an updated stadium code of conduct read.

With the Bundibugyo strain of the disease spreading across the DRC and Uganda, scientists and researchers are trying to find rapid solutions

There is no vaccine or treatment available for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, but this week three vaccine developers were awarded $60m (£45m) in emergency funding as the race to...

Agentic AI is forcing companies to confront uncomfortable truths about their cloud and DevOps environments, exposing weaknesses but also helping to fix them.

From 11 staff in 2006, BMW’s IT Hub in Pretoria is now the motoring giant’s largest IT operation outside Germany.

Payments Live returns, spotlighting fintech innovation, regulation and cross-border payments growth.

Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.