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Electric vehicle sales in South Africa nearly doubled in the first quarter of 2026, with consumers increasingly turning to electric mobility as fuel prices rise and confidence in the country’s electricity supply improves.

The department of higher education is phasing out outdated qualifications for work-based learning

Zimbabwean truck driver gets 20 years imprisonment for smuggle explosives worth R1 million

Mashaba says he knew by Thursday night that a possible drug trafficking will happen on Friday

The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

Celtic may be accused of short-termism but have chosen the path of least resistance by sticking with proven winner Martin O’Neill as manager, writes Tom English.

Shaun Edwards’ departure from France’s national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

Several Springbok players have sent well wishes to Bafana Bafana on the eve of the team’s World Cup opener on Thursday.

BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026

Grammy winner Tyla will represent South Africa before a global audience today.

Nearly 4.7 million young South Africans are unemployed, while the youth unemployment rate sits at almost 61%

Trial proceedings in the high-profile murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been pushed…

The DJ joined the station when it launched in 2025.

These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

The Sam Altman, Dario Amodei feud is shaping AI’s biggest products – and now Wall Street’s biggest listings.

New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?