
SA marks 32 years of democracy amid deep inequality and joblessness
South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
SATURDAY, 25 APRIL 2026, 22:12

South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
A beloved traffic warden in Knysna says he may never return to his post after being attacked by a motorist while directing traffic on the N2 this week.

Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK’s claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel “irrelevant”.

Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

Some people are being disruptive in cinemas – despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC’s Europe editor.

The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty – but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

The fight that dominated social media for months turned out to be a damp squib with a debatable majority decision in favour of Azinga Fuzile over Asanda Gingqi at a packed Orient Theatre in KuGompo City on Friday night.

After Nottingham Forest’s stunning win at Sunderland, is the Premier League relegation battle now a two-horse race?

Iran says its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is already in Pakistan but that there is no meeting planned between Iran and the US.

Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.

Leeds Rhinos stay top of Super League as they run in eight tries to steamroller Catalans Dragons at Headingley.

Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem’s top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls.