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723 schools show signs of overcrowding, with a documented shortage of about 5,554 classrooms

A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday charged with Finbar Sullivan’s murder.

Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections

This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.

The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi.

The world waits for Trump’s verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC’s Lyse Doucet.

Over eight million Hungarians are eligible to vote in elections that could topple Viktor Orban, a European ally of President Trump.

The U.S and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war in Iran at a high-level meeting on Saturday.

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

Defining who is wealthy in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various sources gives us a good idea of how much it takes to be considered rich.

Many South Africans may not be earning the salaries they deserve, particularly in smaller companies that often lack access to reliable market benchmarks.

A South African clothing startup is taking on the global athleisure market, led by brothers Daneel and Stef Steinmann.

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) reported that digital bank fraud has more than doubled in recent years.

Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus leader of the Sedibeng Municipality, to the top post.

Western Cape Deputy Speaker, Reagen Allen, is attending the DA Federal Congress.

DA leadership results are expected to be announced at 1 pm.

Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta claims the lead of the World Rally Championship after being handed a dramatic victory at Rally Croatia by Thierry Neuville’s crash.

England midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown says she “likes proving people wrong” after becoming a regular starter at Manchester City this season.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs host TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium. Here are the confirmed starting line ups.

Australian 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout goes quicker than Usain Bolt did at the same age to win at his national championships.

Young American graduates expressed frustration over fewer job openings and longer searches

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American college graduates are facing the worst entry-level job market since the pandemic, with the underemployment rate reaching 42.5% – its highest level since 2020.

Several young graduates told the Guardian about their...

The lobolo celebration of Sizwe Khumbuza and Ncomeka Magudulela was truly special as the couple marked “a new chapter” of their lives.

Music royalty, Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy-Morule, mark a new chapter with their glamorous weddings in the North West.

Come one, come all to Comic Con Cape Town! Here’s all you need to know about the Mother City’s largest pop culture and gaming festival…

The veteran No 9 has won two World Cups with the Springboks.

Hill-Lewis is now tasked with growing the party.

Zille has been at the helm of the DA in various positions for more than a decade.

The crew completed their first slingshot around the moon in over 50 years by any human.

Elon Musk has unleashed an expletive-laden attack on a senior South African diplomat on X (warning: strong language.)

Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand access

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After three combat deployments in Afghanistan, during which he suffered traumatic brain injuries from concussive blasts, army ranger Jesse Gould developed post-traumatic stress disorder and said he “drank...

Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.

AMC’s new black comedy about a manchild tech titan spinning out of control is a skewering Silicon Valley’s billionaire class deserves.

This bakkie costs just R1.9 per kilometre to drive, even after April’s massive diesel price hike.

Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Hybrid cars are touted as a great way to save fuel, but it’s important to check how your chosen model stacks up against its petrol and diesel rivals.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.