What can this pothole tell us about the state of UK roads?
The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.
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Family of Cartrack’s deceased employee to meet with the company
The family of a Soweto woman who died inside a toilet cubicle at work say they were expecting to meet with Cartrack on Wednesday in a bid to find answers regarding what led to her death.
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Piper dies aged 56
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper dies at the age of 56 after playing nearly 500 games for the Bears in his 16-year career at Edgbaston.
News24 | 12 killed in Pakistan strike on homes, says Afghanistan spokesperson
Pakistani strikes killed at least 12 people in Afghanistan near their border, Afghan government officials and local sources said, the deadliest in weeks and following a period of relative calm.
SEXUAL OFFENDERS: Vetting crisis: Efforts hampered by persistent delays with more than 100,000 teachers unchecked
Three years after the government began mandatory vetting of teachers against the National Register for Sex Offenders, more than 119,000 educators across several provinces remain unchecked, raising serious concerns about learner safety and the pace of implementation.
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine’s military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the Black Sea.
News24 | MTN finalising Nigeria, Uganda fintech spinoffs – adds Alipay
MTN Group is finalising the spinoffs of its Nigerian and Ugandan fintech operations as part of a deal it struck in 2023 with US payments titan Mastercard.
Dladla warns that dumped Mbule will be a thorn in Pirates’ flesh
Football legend Nelson Dladla criticises Orlando Pirates for releasing troubled midfielder Sipho Mbule
Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitions
The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration courts, intensified deportations, labour migration quotas and tighter border controls.
Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for killing fellow student at athletics event
The fatal incident during a high school athletics event in a Dallas suburb drew national attention.
Immigration law reform gives courts greater role in deportations
Detention safeguards take shape alongside plans for specialised immigration courts
Haval Jolion and Kia Sonet score poorly in latest Safer Cars for Africa crash tests
Automobile Association of South Africa says motorists should exercise extreme caution when purchasing a new or used entry-level vehicle
More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026, says NGO
More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in the first five months of 2026, according to an advocacy group that tracks crossings from Africa along perilous routes through the Atlantic Ocean and western Mediterranean Sea
Twelve deaths at Jumpers informal settlement ‘may be linked to illegal mining’: police
The fatal shooting that claimed 12 lives at Jumpers informal settlement in the east of Johannesburg could be linked to illegal mining, says Gauteng police commissioner Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni.
Taiwan calls China ‘trouble-maker’ over Chinese coast guard patrols
China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been “harassed” close to its waters.
Even a draw against Mexico would be commendable – Zuma
Ex-Bafana striker picks Rele, Appollis as key to Bafana making World Cup knockout phase
ARENA SPORTS SHOW, WORLD CUP SPECIAL: Helman Mkhalele confident Bafana will get out of Group A
Former winger reveals how technical staff turned around the national team’s fortunes
News24 | More than 1 000 Malawians flee Durban informal settlement
More than 1 000 immigrants, mostly from Malawi, have fled their homes in Burnwood informal settlement, Durban, after South African residents told them to leave on Sunday.
POLITICALLY AWEH: Brett Herron pulls back the curtain on power, housing and politics
Back in 2018, the former Cape Town mayoral committee member resigned in protest at the DA’s approach to affordable housing. Eight years later, the crisis has only deepened, and will be a defining issue of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Now Herron is back, and he wants to be mayor.