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Residents of Gauteng are facing a deepening water crisis, with water restrictions looming.

Passenger bus headed for Kathmandu fell from hilly road on Monday morning

Abland Property Developers has announced that construction began at the Central Blue Shopping Centre, which will offer a new retail destination in Cape Town.

Waterfront expansion plan could reshape Cape Town’s coastline

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The IPID’s 2024-2025 report reveals 97 SAPS members nationally stand accused of sexual violence

Isaac Satlat was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, earlier this month.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico’s defence ministry has said.

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” and the violence it spurred

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Hundreds of thousands of medical aid members could be pushed off their plans if the government moves forward with its plans to axe tax credits.

After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

While forecasters and analysts are positive about the country’s current trajectory and reform momentum, South Africans have been warned not to get too ahead of themselves.

Nedbank has received a regulatory win in its bid to acquire a majority stake in Kenya’s BCAA.

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya returns to the Madlanga Commission

Silas Ramaite served as deputy for 15 years before the President appointed him to an acting capacity

The State of the Province Address (SOPA) marks the opening of the Gauteng Legislature.

Sibiya is expected to field tough questions on his relationship with Matlala.

Rumour wrap.

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffers a head injury during AC Milan’s defeat by Parma.

Head coach Andy Farrell says the potential in his current Ireland squad is “huge” after Saturday’s historic Six Nations win over England at Allianz Stadium.

Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision in Detroit.

Too many young people go out into the world ill equipped. We’ll change that: we’ll give more rights and support to them and their families

Send support for schoolchildren in England to get £4bn overhaul

The advent of fully comprehensive education. Raising the school leaving age to 16. The introduction of a national curriculum. Each of these reforms reflected the growing value we placed on...

In today’s newsletter: Rising need​ and shrinking budgets have left England’s Send provision at a crossroads, with children’s futures hanging on the success of L​abour’s reforms

Good morning. Across many areas of England today anxious parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be packing their kids back off to school after half-term, waiting to hear what...

Is it to be a degree and heavy debt when graduate jobs are shrinking? Or foregoing a degree, knowing society still worships them? Confused, angry: who wouldn’t be

Some months ago, I was at my old university, speaking to prospective sixth-form and college students about taking a degree in the arts and what future careers they could expect. It was a cohort of teenagers from underrepresented...

‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir Starmer

Ministers will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties.

The reforms are...

South African families have been left scrambling after their flights to the US – as part of the refugee programme – were cancelled.

Stay cool at home by being strategic about what you eat, wear and utilise to reduce the effects of high temperatures.

The Cape Town Pride Festival is just days away. Here’s how you can celebrate the festivities safely without sacrificing the fun factor.

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza pledged to engage “constructively with affected residents.”

Joburg Water revealed a list of high-consumption reservoirs and infrastructure serving.

Devs is one half of the popular music duo Black Diamond.

Rand Mutual Assurance and partners launch a STEAM programme for 150 learners in rural North West.

The latest Global Network Excellence Index from Opensignal affirms SA’s improved ranking from 64th position last year to 60th place.

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The Honda Elevate offers superb performance and comfort at an affordable price – making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

Renault expects profitability to decline this year as it grapples with rising competition from Chinese rivals.

Petrol and diesel prices are set to go up in South Africa next month due to surging global oil prices.

South African carmakers that export to Europe have new regulations to contend with.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.