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Eight people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and five seriously injured in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck near Potchefstroom, North West, in the early hours of Friday.

Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.

Jemele Rhone’s solicitor tells a court his client’s mental health meant he could not attend hearing.

Motshekga says United Nations Peacekeepers Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices of SA.

Four people have been injured after a police van collided with a tractor in Limpopo.

The handover marks a milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to redress land dispossessions.

The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.

A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

A 50% stake in Mamelodi Square has been sold to JSE-listed Exemplar, bringing its stake in Tshwane mall to 100%.

Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom’s reduced targets

The meeting is called to rebuild unity of the working class and the poor

Mbuso Mzwandile Mthimkhulu was shot dead while attending a community meeting in Bekkersdal.

Ramaphosa is set to receive the Madlanga Commission’s second interim report on Friday.

Frolick was speaking at the debate of Parliament’s Budget Vote for the 2026/27 financial year.

Fulham forward Harry Wilson and defender Ben Cabango of Swansea City pull out of Wales’ friendlies against Ghana and Romania.

Bristol City are close to appointing Lincoln boss Michael Skubala as their new manager.

Kaizer Chiefs legend William Shongwe claims Amakhosi can win the league next season if they bring in a top class coach.

Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Tyla and Future have officially released their FIFA World Cup anthem “Game Time” ahead of the 2026 tournament.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has issued an urgent warning to the public not to harvest or consume wild shellfish from Saldanha Bay.

Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson says their defence and attack needs to improve for them to have a chance of beating Cardiff.

The awards will take place on 15 August 2026.

Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be “grounded in the military authenticity” the series is known for.

Building a proprietary financial or gaming platform from scratch used to be a badge of honor. Founders would spend eighteen months raising capital, hiring engineering teams, and arguing over database architecture before writing a single line of client-facing code. In the current market, that approach is financial suicide. Investors are exhausted by long development cycles, […]

The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company’s ambitions.

Model created by researchers shows better outcomes are often more likely when people are not too ambitious

It is the end of an idiom for motivational speakers. Instead of shooting for the moon when pursuing life’s goals, researchers say people should be advised to aim a little lower if they want the best outcome.

The tip may lack the punch of uncompromising drive, but aiming for merely above...

The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King’s College Hospital in south London.