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How national concerns affected a local election in the heart of the Peak District.

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The new trial, which uses AI, has been described as a “game changer” for treating the disease.

They have had the right to vote for some time, but no system was established to allow them to take part in elections.  

Rassie Nkune is accused of killing Hillary Gardee three years.

The campaign provides mobile medical assessments, treatment, profiling of substance users for jobs

November 4–6, 2025 | Cape Town International Convention Centre This November, the world’s attention turns to Cape Town as global leaders gather for the Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025, a landmark event shaping how nations build inclusive, secure, and people-centered digital systems. Under the theme “Digital Public Infrastructure: Accelerating Africa’s Growth and...

Another time a powerful, slow-moving storm wreaked havoc on a community was with Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

After more than six decades, 91-year-old rebel leader Thuingaleng Muivah has returned to his home village in India.

Social media videos showing how to use ‘carbide guns’ began going viral in the weeks before the Diwali festival.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Cherry Matthews says the shop’s aim is to help make the festivities less expensive.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

BISSELL, a global leader in floorcare appliances with a legacy spanning 149 years, is proud to announce its official entry into the South African market through a strategic partnership with Legend Housewares.

If confirmed, the cuts in Amazon’s corporate ranks could mark the company’s biggest layoffs in several years.

Deputy Police Minister Mathale will be the sixth witness to appear before Parly’s ad hoc committee

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for unity of the ANC.

Police ballistic expert Mishak Mkhabela testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday.

The officer accused of sharing the information is expected to testify later this week.

There are some high profile Test rugby fixtures to look forward to this weekend, and here are all the kick off times to take note of.

Former Kansas City Chiefs punter and Super Bowl champion Dustin Colquitt says England dootball captain Harry Kane would be “fantastic” in the NFL if he decides to switch to the sport in the future and offers to coach him.

Relebohile Mofokeng has not featured for Orlando Pirates since he was stretchered off during the match against Siwelelele.

A former Kaizer Chiefs academy midfield star has completed a move to rival club Orlando Pirates FC’s feeder team.

Education secretary promises ‘clear timelines’ are in place to permanently remove crumbling concrete

All schools in England that received grant funding to pay for the removal of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) should be free of it by the end of this parliament, the education secretary has pledged.

Setting out a new timeline for dealing with the crumbling concrete crisis in...

The 2025 matric exams began last week as learners across South Africa entered one of the most important periods of their school careers.

The fame of Cape Town’s Devil’s Peak is almost equal to that of Table Mountain, though its mythical status is far more compelling.

South Africa is actively courting private investment for a R1.8 billion bid to host an F1 Grand Prix at the upgraded Kyalami circuit.

Balwin Properties has demonstrated the tangible financial benefits of its green building strategy, with its dedicated sustainable utilities arm, Balwin Green Living, delivering over R4.6 million in direct savings to homeowners through its solar energy installations. The initiative, which provides metering and sustainable utility solutions to body corporates, is a core component of Balwin’s...

Eskom’s average cost per employee is far higher than those of some entities that arguably require more sought-after skills.

In a strategic move to solidify its high-growth technology segment, Balwin Properties has announced a major restructuring of its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) business, Balwin Information and Communication Technology Proprietary Limited (Balwin ICT). Effective 1 March 2025, Balwin Annuity has entered into a subscription agreement that increases the shareholding of its non-controlling interest...

Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30 000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday as the company pares expenses.

Venue has given the nod for a 2026 arrival on local soil.

Styled to resemble the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, the newcomers will both premiere on 13 November.

A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.

UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.