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The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a “tragic incident”.

Stats SA boss in Limpopo has been criminally charged for abusing his subordinates and calling them by the K-word

No vehicles transporting hazardous goods will be allowed through Huguenot tunnel.

Minister Motsoaledi has sent his condolences to the bereaved family.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows “no signs of illness”, the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.

Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the ICC.

Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.

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.

Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

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.

Investigating officer says Adams didn’t consult Magaqa’s family when he took statement from Ncengwa

The tabling is in line with the process that Didiza set out on Monday.

ANC officials will brief the NEC following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala.

Of the 25 tattooed on her body, England-born utility back Nikita Prothero proudly points to the one across her forearm which bears the Welsh word “hiraeth”.

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson announces that he is retiring from first-class cricket with immediate effect.

Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball announces he has played his final professional rugby game as he will retire at the end of the season.

BBC Sport will stream the FA Youth Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Thursday.

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

The department has identified specific demographics for the initial phase of the rollout to ensure the most vulnerable populations receive immediate access.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Thursday, 14 May 2026.

Transnet National Ports Authority experienced 8 630 vessel arrivals for the 2025/26 financial year.

Three dead, seven infected from hantavirus on cruise ship. Experts say risk remains low but warn data gaps complicate transmission guidance.

Republicans still have the midterms to get through, but administration officials have already set their sights on the next election.

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

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

Motorists are paying over R26 per litre for petrol in South Africa, two years after the government said that fuel shouldn’t cost more than R14 per litre.

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a “hidden health risk every time they buy lunch”.

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.