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Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

Little has been heard of Myanmar’s former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages.

Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.

Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to stay alert and to make responsible decisions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Thousands of seafarers remain stuck as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. The United Nations urges for a plan to facilitate their release.

The pop star’s representatives have called the incident “completely inexcusable” and she has since checked herself into rehab.

At least nine people – including two children – were killed, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.

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

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The future car parc will look very different from today’s. It will be more electrified, more connected and increasingly software-driven.

ProNutro says sorry to South Africans after a new move by the iconic 64-year-old brand sparked public outrage.

The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

The announcement after the local government election date was announced earlier this Thursday.

Phil Parkinson is bidding to deliver yet more success at Wrexham, and those who have worked under the experienced manager reveal the secrets behind his astonishing achievements with the Welsh club.

Chris Wood has not missed a penalty in 10 years, but has barely played for six months. Now the striker is back – and aiming to lead Nottingham Forest to the Champions League.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a “huge mistake” in not sending off Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.

Students taking part in university’s annual ritual say images of them in swimwear are being published without consent in national newspapers

When the sun rises at dawn on Friday, hundreds of St Andrews University students will brave the chilly North Sea for the annual May Dip, an undergraduate ritual said to bring good luck in exams. But the students won’t be alone at the beach. In recent...

The SPCA revealed that the former owner of Bobby – a dog that went in a TikTok video – will on a trial over his animal abuse charges.

Charlize Theron’s childhood home in Benoni has been thrust into the spotlight after her recent interview. Here’s what it looks like now…

Well-known South African DJ Barney Simon has shared the latest three-bedroom property stats from around the country.

First ever electric Polo will not be coming to South Africa as a result of combustion engine Polo production stretching past 2030.

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South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

Soon there will only be four station wagons on sale in South Africa.

Audi confirmed the A1 is reaching the end of its life cycle.

An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.

Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.