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The government’s chief legal adviser says the trial would have gone ahead if new legislation had been in force.

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is seeking £64m in damages over the 2008 drivers’ championship, which was won by Lewis Hamilton.

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur is jailed for life for the murder of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal.

Liverpool City Council says decision to quash fine was incorrect, despite social media star’s earlier victory

A Quantum minibus taxi collided with a Ford Ranger bakkie killing seven people in Bassonia.

Joburg’s cleanup campaign aims to revive the inner city and enforce municipal bylaws.

Multiple injuries have been reported following Bassonia fatal accident.

Israel’s military said the ceasefire in Gaza resumed after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

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Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania – down from 1,700.

Officials are assessing the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5.  And, how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers.

Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.

Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million

A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has placed limitations on bookmakers who look to offer casino-like services.

South Africa experienced another spike in business liquidations in September, with another 145 companies added to the pile of closures, taking the running total to 1,180 in 2025 so far.

The report says the increase is due to the rising costs of food, driving and leisure.

ANC members in E Cape rejected the motion to grant traditional leaders medical aid and pension.

22 People were killed, 16 critically injured on Cape Flats over weekend in Cape Flats.

IEC interviews were conducted by an independent panel chaired by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.

Swiss racing driver Laura Villars launches a legal action against motorsport’s governing body to challenge its election process.

Real Madrid will seek “substantial damages” from Uefa after European football’s governing body lost a court appeal over the failed European Super League.

England’s Amy Jones, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont are all dismissed for a duck as England slump to 1-3 in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

World champion Luke Littler is forced to withdraw from Wednesday’s Players Championship 33 event in Wigan after arriving late for registration.

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South Africa is intensifying its efforts to host the historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg this November, with a focus on promoting equality

Explore South African heritage sites and ancestry travel, from Bo-Kaap to the Cradle of Humankind. Connect with history and your roots.

Steve Hofmeyr has thanked Donald Trump for his refugee status offer, whilst slamming a group of Afrikaners who criticised the US President.

The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we’ve tested and love.

The National Gambling Board has welcomed a recent Supreme Court of Appeal ruling, which it said affirms its position that interactive gambling is illegal in South Africa.

Postpaid tariff plan prices are increasing by as much as 11%, while the prices of certain insurance products are going up 15%.

Flagship single cab D-Max finally had the opportunity to show its true credentials as a workhorse.

An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.