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Paul Lumber was putting up flags in Bristol when he fell and suffered a fatal head injury.

The defence minister claims he wasn’t made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people falling ill.

Classes will resume next week Monday at the school following the incident.

Ralston Petersen, ex-SAPS officer of 16 years, jailed for 6 years on 8 counts of fraud, corruption.

Police say the gunman allegedly shot at other teachers before turning the gun on himself.

The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

European leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday night for an emergency meeting on tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and President Trump’s tariff threats.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Economists at Nedbank believe the Reserve Bank will hold interest rates for longer than expected.

The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Harry Wilson’s talks with Fulham over a new deal are on hold amid growing Premier League interest in the Wales forward.

The Springboks will conclude their four-match Test series against the All Blacks with a return to the USA for a clash in Baltimore, Maryland.

Justin Gaethje says he couldn’t “see things for years” until surgery after being born short-sighted in one eye and long-sighted in the other.

UFC star Justin Gaethje reveals he was born short-sighted in one eye and long-sighted in the other, which severely affected his depth perception for the first half of his career. He also recalls the “life-changing” surgery that he had in 2016 which enabled him to see clearly again.

Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.

A major new Afrikaans university campus is taking shape in SA, reflecting growing demand for Afrikaans higher education in the country.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a condition that affects older people from all walks of life.

The pupil was shot in the right arm in 2019.

In six years, the only progress made at the site for the ambitious development was the erection of a fence.

The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.

Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.

Wes Streeting said he was “very worried” about the issue of rising demand for services.

BBC London’s political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.