DANGLING A CARROT: Plea deal on the table for Nelson Mandela Bay’s deputy mayor
The fraud-accused deputy mayor finds himself between a rock and a hard place as prosecutors offer him a way out through a plea deal.
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Ten killed in Russian attack on Kyiv
A rescue operation is under way following a deadly Russian missile strike just outside of the Ukrainian capital
Andy Burnham’s first week pledges – how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham’s new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason explains.
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to London nightclub brawl
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Friday to affray over an altercation in a London nightclub in a fight that injured a music producer.
Four men dead after car crashes into lamp-post
The car left the road and crashed on Liverpool Road in Huyton just before 02:00 BST.
Stroll has suspension failure on new Aston Martin
Lance Stroll spins out with a rear suspension failure on the new Aston Martin as Charles Leclerc sets the pace in Hungarian Grand Prix practice.
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Da Cruz targets FOUR more signings
Kaizer Chiefs have brought in three new players but their fans should expect more new faces before the closing of the transfer window.
WATCH | Ekurhuleni explains why sewer is overflowing on Villa Liza streets
City of Ekurhuleni has blamed the disposal of foreign objects into the municipal sewer system as the cause of sewer blockages in Villa Liza.
Ekurhuleni explains why sewer is overflowing on Villa Liza streets
City of Ekurhuleni has blamed the disposal of foreign objects into the municipal sewer system as the cause of sewer blockages in Villa Liza.
Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after ‘secret filming’
A number of guests said they would be reluctant to appear at conventions again after cases of recordings taking place without their knowledge.
HIS STORY: Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion
Long-time Springbok technical team member and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick speaks about his coaching journey, what he has learned from Rassie Erasmus, and pays tribute to the people who shaped him into who he is.
Sarah Ferguson’s charity formally closes down
Sarah’s Trust had previously said it was closing “for the foreseeable future”.
Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
WORD WARRIORS : From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage
South Africa’s young spelling champions returned from the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai with more than a fourth-place global finish. They came home with lifelong friendships, renewed determination and the belief that they can one day become world champions.
Chiefs must be less predictable, says Da Cruz as he targets new offensive players
Cele, Lilepo not part of coach’s plans
WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission hears Suliman Carrim’s application for postponement
The Madlanga commission of inquiry hears businessman Suliman Carrim’s application for postponement on Friday
Jurgen Klopp returns to coaching to lead Germany
Germany have officially appointed German-born mentor Jurgen Klopp who returns to coaching after two years on the sidelines.
FUNDING FALLOUT: Joburg refers R4.07bn misconduct cases for probe but withholds officials’ names, details
The City of Johannesburg has referred R4.07-billion in alleged financial misconduct cases for investigation as pressure mounts over governance failures and withheld funding.