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A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking a new Constitution by 2028

BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.

President Ramaphosa has appointed Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner.

Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world’s highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

An entire Nature Reserve near in the Eastern Cape is selling for $8.9 million (R145 million). 

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The election of the mayor and speaker was set to take place after their sudden resignation on Monday

Advocate Shamila Batohi has formally declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry.

The DA has laid criminal charges against Minister Sisisi Tolashe.

The SACP has briefed the media on plans for the upcoming local government elections.

Leicestershire and England leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed signs for Delhi Capitals for the rest of this year’s IPL.

This weekend’s Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is even bigger than most with the FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Gavin Hunt has Stellenbosch FC executed their plan perfectly against Mamelodi Sundowns in Wednesday’s Betway Premiership showdown.

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says he has no doubts over his own position in the wake of a 85-19 home thrashing by Saracens on Sunday.

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard

At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

A Cape Town preacher has defended his decision to welcome Marc Lottering onto his church’s podium amid public backlash…

Rachel Kolisi calls for urgent awareness and action as she highlights gaps in support systems for vulnerable children in South Africa.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The decision comes just days before The Rockets take on Durban City in the Nedbank Cup final.

The SIU has pushed back against a viral social media post claiming it was expanding a corruption probe to target several high-profile South African influencers

South Africa’s biggest gospel voices unite for a historic Spirit of Praise AllStars performance experience.

Interviews with current and former Palantir employees, along with internal Slack messages obtained by WIRED, suggest a workforce in turmoil.

The speed at which the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill is enacted will determine how quickly Usaasa is dissolved.

JAC has introduced South Africa’s cheapest double-cab bakkie to the market.

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.

The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.

Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What’s Up Docs?

Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.