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The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England’s poorest communities.

The South African singer gave it everything in Saturday’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semi-final. The votes didn’t go his way, but what a journey it was

The fact that both the flu and RSV seasons are starting at the same time means clinicians could potentially see a high burden of patients with respiratory illness in medical facilities in the coming weeks, warns NICD spokesperson Vuyo Sabani

The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm’s late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

The Hawks arrested the suspect acting on intelligence linking him to alleged extortion cases

Several crashes reported across Cape Town as wet and windy weather affects road conditions.

Five suspects are on trial for killing Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014

The suspects were arrested on Saturday after police successfully rescued a man in Kagiso.

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks.

Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.

U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.

Israeli restrictions on movement in the West Bank are impeding garbage trucks from reaching landfills, leaving Palestinians living amid mounds of trash. Two Palestinian entrepreneurs are trying to change this.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Liquidations in South Africa saw another sharp spike in March, rising 8% month-on-month, following a 40% surge in February.

GameStop’s chief executive Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital’s environmental targets.

Electoral Commission is expected to meet with a delegation of MKP and its President Zuma in Nkandla

An urgent court interdict obtained by two members of branches in the area halted the conference

He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town

Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns

Reports emerging out of Soweto say Kaizer Chiefs could complete a sensational deal to sign Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa.

The 2025/26 Betway Premiership nears conclusion this week with eight mid-week fixtures. Much eyes will be on Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 to keep Barcelona waiting to win the La Liga title ahead of next week’s El Clasico.

Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversation

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Fans of Khanyi Mbau were left reeling over images of her face lift, which she believes will get ‘better with time’….

Top Billing presenter Jonathan Boynton-Lee has fondly remembered his late co-star and pal, Simba Mhere, who tragically died 11 years ago.

Mel and Peet Viljoen – currently detained in ICE detention centres – have accused police of stealing their luxury items…

Fans on X slammed the recent performance of Bongani Fassie, stating that his dance moves seem somewhat outdated.

The municipality acknowledges the serious health concerns associated with asbestos roofing.

The Stormers, Lions and Bulls could all finish in the URC top four come the end of the pool stage if results go their way.

The Juniors Boks have secured the title with a match to play against fierce rivals New Zealand this coming weekend.

One patient is believed to be in intensive care at a private facility in Sandton, with one of the confirmed victims dying in Johannesburg.

Washington has widened curbs on Chinese testing labs, data centres and telecoms carriers in its latest decoupling push.

The videogame retailer and meme-stock star has built a 5% stake and lined up $20-billion in debt to pursue eBay.

Rodent-carried disease is not usually contagious between humans and outbreaks are rare. ‘New world’ variants are the most deadly. What are the symptoms and treatment?

Three passengers on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The outbreak was reported on the polar cruise ship MV Hondius, which was...

Best seen before dawn, the shower will reach its peak on the night of 5–6 May

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower bursts upon the skies this week, reaching its peak on the night of 5–6 May.

Best seen before dawn, the chart shows the view looking east from London at 4am on 6 May. By this time, the shower’s radiant point will have climbed into the south-eastern sky.

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China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.