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South Africa’s slow pace in implementing reforms is coming back to haunt it as the country faces increasingly severe global shocks, with very little protection in place.

Jordan Henderson says England players will support Ben White after the Arsenal defender was booed by fans at Wembley in Friday’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay.

As the ANC in the Eastern Cape awaits a date to fight in court to overturn an interim interdict blocking its 10th elective conference, the absence of provincial secretary (PS) Lulama Ngcukayitobi is raising questions

The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.

Police investigate two separate shooting incidents on the Cape Flats that left five people dead…

City Parks says Muslim burials will continue in line with religious requirements

South Africa’s iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members.

More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli’s government.

For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it.

A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

The Gautrain is entering a new era of management, with the world-class infrastructure project set for a massive expansion.

Eighty20 revealed that pizza is South Africa’s second-most-popular fast food type, behind chicken, which dominates the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.

The 2026 World Happiness Report, compiled by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, ranked South Africa 101st out of 147 countries.

Social media posts claimed Newcastle’s scene was thriving, but venues claim it is not the case.

The provincial secretary has also released a letter informing delegates to leave for home

The conference started on Thursday without any reported hindrances

Ramaphosa attended a cabinet’s stakeholder engagement with the provincial government in Free State

Ramokgopa was speaking at the ANC’s provincial elective conference in Limpopo.

Orlando Pirates could release Tapelo Xoki at the end of the season. The 30-year-old has been battling with an injury.

Charly Musonda could have been a household name but his story is one of frustration and unfulfilled potential.

Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto says she “can say goodbye with this performance” after winning world gold in her final competition.

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says he has “big respect” for how veteran defender Seamus Coleman has “given everything” to his country’s cause.

School food has suffered at the hands of politics and economics for almost 50 years

Almost a generation has passed since Jamie Oliver’s four-part Channel 4 documentary series Jamie’s School Dinners exposed the unhealthy reality of the food served to pupils at lunchtime, including – notoriously – fat-heavy, meat-light Turkey Twizzlers. It proved a shaming and effective intervention. His...

Study backed by Jamie Oliver finds pupils are foregoing sit-down meals for often less healthy, convenient options

Pupils in England are routinely eating pizza slices, sausage rolls and paninis for lunch as school canteens become dominated by a “grab-and-go” culture of unhealthy food.

Convenience foods eaten on the move are ousting sit-down meals as the main way secondary pupils in England...

Parents say new government guidance on restricting children’s screen time has to be “realistic”.

Nandipha Magudumana’s mother has died whilst she is being held in custody ahead of her trial for aiding Thabo Bester’s prison escape.

Paws on the Promenade returns to Sea Point next month. Here’s how you and your dog can make a difference for a good cause!

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to honour singer Brandy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Spekboom restoration in the Karoo is gaining momentum, backed by UN recognition, carbon funding and job creation.

The Limpopo ANC is celebrating after Dr Phophi Ramathuba was elected as the first woman chairperson of Limpopo.

Much interest will be on how Damian Willemse does starting on the right wing for the Stormers against Edinburgh.

Idac said no rules were flouted in arresting the accused in the Medicare24 matter.

The Lions and Dragons packs will both be aiming to gain ascendancy over one another in their URC match at Ellis Park on Saturday.

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

This is the first truly impressive art TV I’ve seen.

It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.

Chery has big plans for the South African automotive sector.

Mercedes-Benz has a factory in South Africa that exports thousands of luxury cars every month.

South Africa may not be ready for self-driving cars.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.