South Africa’s biggest universities are collapsing
Many of South Africa’s biggest universities are gradually being undermined by mismanagement, corruption, and political interference, leading to dysfunction and potential collapse.
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How will Arteta set Arsenal up for Man City showdown?
Novel solutions, no matter how small, might decide the Premier League title. We take a closer look at how Arsenal have played recently and what this means for the run-in.
Australia’s most-decorated soldier vows to ‘fight’ war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.
DJs, drug wars: what Cat told me
An explosive affidavit from a popular DJ who survived an attempted assassination has lifted the lid on a high-stakes world of drug-dealing centred on South Africa’s night-club scene.
ANC mayor Maimane ‘offers opposition councillors cash’ to help oust his own party
Madibeng municipality rocked by recording of secret meeting in which R200,000 payments promised in exchange for anti-ANC campaign
AMABHUNGANE: The fashion icon, her husband, the NSF and the SIU — The plot thickens
Rubicon Clothing designer Hangwani Nengovhela left 100 learners in the lurch in a R2.7-million National Skills Fund scandal that has finally caught up with her – but she’s still trying to shift the blame.
Tolashe was ‘safeguarding’ Chinese cars from being seized
Social development minister says vehicles could have been attached had they been registered with ANC Women’s League
Rude names, railways and a mass trespass – how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
It became the UK’s first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.
Britain’s youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far – and learning to skateboard
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.
The Papers: ‘Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up’ and ‘Time for Strait talking’
Criticism of Downing Street’s handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon’s vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday’s front pages.
Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League
Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.
Harry and Meghan’s trip felt like a royal tour – except many Aussies weren’t interested
The Sussexes’ four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
‘The weapons were loud, but there was always music’: Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan’s most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
‘Croatia, but cheaper’: The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
Protests and another costly loss – pressure mounts on Rosenior’s Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a “mountain to climb” as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.
Chernobyl’s last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated – this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth
The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday – on what would have been her birthday.