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Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.

The teacher has been suspended pending an investigation.

Ramathuba was speaking at a media briefing on water provision in Polokwane.

Government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the change put an end to “an archaic and undemocratic principle.” The removed aristocrats are 92 of the House of Lords’ 800 members.

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC’s international editor.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

South Africa issued a diplomatic protest to the new US ambassador to Pretoria over his recent criticism of the government, ratcheting up tensions between the two countries.

Rural farmers and homeowners are struggling to afford heating oil as prices rise.

Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited is selling Kalahari Mall in the Northern Cape in a deal worth R800 million.

The commission took its campaign to the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson campus. 

Lamola says remarks made by Brent Bozell are unacceptable.

Francinah Vuma says she was offered an early retirement deal.

Ngcuka is facing cross examination of his statement to the TRC Cases Inquiry a week ago.

Dino Maamria becomes the third head coach to leave League Two Barrow this year after only 28 days in charge.

Promotion and relegation between different tiers of tournaments is proposed by PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp while unveiling his latest vision for the future of professional golf.

The Irish FA confirm that Northern Ireland supporters who booked their travel and accommodation for the Nations League game away to Georgia before the announcement was made that it will take place behind closed doors, will be allowed to attend the game.

Il Etait Temps powers over the line in the Queen Mother Champion Chase to earn trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two at Cheltenham Festival.

Musician and Broadway star Michelle Williams simply dazzled at the 2026 International Women’s Day event in New York.

Animal welfare organisations are urging pet owners in Cape Town to take extra precautions during the current heatwave.

From Oprah Winfrey to Tyla, celebrities descended on Paris for Fashion Week, displaying an array of audacious fashion choices of their own.

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Bozell apologised after making undiplomatic remarks on hate speech and the judiciary, as Dirco emphasised protocol and bilateral cooperation.

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The compact but surprisingly potent Ultimate Ears Boom 4 gets marked down ahead of your first spring party.

The move could position the AI infrastructure powerhouse to quickly compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek.

Suzuki has announced the pricing for its newest SUV, which will go on sale in South Africa very soon.

South Africa’s biggest airline is adding a temporary fuel surcharge to its ticket prices.

This may be the cheapest time to drive from Joburg to Cape Town for quite some time.

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.

Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool.