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India teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes a stunning 175 from just 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.

Sir Keir’s survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

Pep Guardiola defended his stance of speaking up about global conflicts by asking, “why should I not express what I feel, just because I am a manager?”

Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court today, with the case postponed to Thursday next week.

Officials are expected to visit the school and the family of the deceased learner this afternoon.

The weather service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province.

It was a rare attack in the capital of Pakistan as its Western-allied government struggles to rein in a surge in militant attacks across the country.

The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran’s nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands to change how DHS immigration enforcement officers operate.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

SAA has declared a net profit for the 2024/25 financial year, but its financial statements have missed their deadline by five months.

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially gazetted the name changes for geographic features and towns in South Africa, marking the end of the road for East London and Graaff-Reinet.

Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.

The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

The new task team will be supported by the National Prosecuting Authority.

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi says their request is based on commercial sensitivity.

The team will work closely with the office of party’s leader Jacob Zuma.

Matjeng says ending Matlala’s contract left SAPS struggling to maintain medical surveillance.

Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup fifth-round tie with Motherwell on Saturday evening has been postponed after heavy rain in the north-east.

Meg Lanning, the former Australia captain, will get her first taste of county cricket when she plays for Lancashire in the T20 Blast.

American skier Lindsey Vonn successfully completes her mandatory downhill training run at the Winter Olympics just one week after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament.

2025 Six Nations winners got off to a flying start against a struggling Ireland side on Thursday with an emphatic victory

Teachers, Ofsted and unions will study how new report cards affect school leaders’ wellbeing.

As their debts rise, graduates reveal how loans are reshaping careers, finances and faith in the system

Student loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?

Growing anger over the plight of millions of graduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts is threatening to develop into a fresh crisis for the government, with Martin Lewis leading the demands for an urgent rethink.

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The City of Cape Town is set to more than double taxes imposed on short-term Airbnb rentals. Here’s the reason why…

Kotze was reported missing on Monday, 2 February.

The selection panel is led by former minister Nhlanhla Nene.

Only 33 of each model’s modern day interpretation were built and sold via online auction.

Canada and France open Nuuk consulates backing Greenland as allies reject Donald Trump’s push for US control of Arctic island.

Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.

Researchers say blood sample strip, which can be used at home, can pick up virus that causes cervical cancer

A pioneering test of period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a convenient, non-invasive and accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers have said.

A regular sanitary pad topped with a blood sample strip can pick up human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes most cases...

Jeffrey Epstein made regular monthly payments to a Standard Bank account in South Africa, and one of his powerful friends forwarded correspondence suggesting the bank was seeking deals with African governments.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Several major roads in Cape Town will be closed next week.

James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.

A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).