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CANAL+ made its Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) debut on Wednesday, becoming the first French company – and the only global media and entertainment group – ever listed on the South African bourse – the biggest in Africa. The shares opened at R58.50 under ticker CNP and had climbed to R58.80 by early afternoon, signalling investor […]

Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.

The first phase of the Rand Water maintenance has just been completed, and Joburg Water says supply is steadily returning and most systems should be fully restored by the weekend. Here are five things to know about the state of water in Joburg

Study indicates that body weight is a key factor linked to elevated blood pressure in adolescence.

A teenager and two Mozambican nationals were killed and hundreds displaced in Mossel Bay protests.

Suspect was apprehended following a police investigation into the incident that occurred on Sunday

Police says officers responded to reports of a shooting in Pokela Road on Wednesday morning.

Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal’s rich tradition of textile manufacturing.

Randy Feenstra’s defeat could prove to be a case of the president’s political instincts being off.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

Former world champion Ken Doherty announces his retirement from professional snooker to end his 36-year career.

Former Orlando Pirates striker Thulasizwe Mbuyane is convinced that Abdeslam Ouaddou is getting calls in North Africa.

Watch highlights as world number one Aryna Sabalenka crumbled against Diana Shnaider, losing 3-6 7-5 6-0 in another French Open shock result.

Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara reach the French Open men’s doubles semi-finals as they continue their bid for a third Grand Slam title together.

DfE plans to withdraw funding for assistive software, saying it is now rarely needed due to ‘widely available free tools’

Disability campaigners have called on the government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist tech support for tens of thousands of disabled students in England.

Almost 10,000 people have signed a petition opposing Department for Education (DfE) proposals to withdraw...

One of Cape Town’s busiest shopping destinations, the Golden Acre Shopping Centre, is undergoing a major transformation.

The mile challenge is golden at Greyville.

The report examines consumer credit behaviour.

The Hawks colonel revealed that a potential breakthrough emerged earlier this year.

The reality TV star recently welcomed her third child.

After shelving the original executive order last month, Donald Trump finally got on board Monday night.

The man who headed Trump’s invasions of US cities joined the US and European far-right in Portugal to preach “remigration”—a plan to expel all minorities and immigrants.

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.