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The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain’s vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

The university’s main library remains closed, with damage reported to the infrastructure and books

The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.

Authorities have raised significant concerns about the church’s operations.

Mogotsi says the Minister’s statement serves as a reminder to members to follow proper protocols

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

Canada’s close economic ties with the U.S. are now a “weakness,” not a strength, Prime Minister Mark Carney says. In a video address to the nation, he outlines plans to expand trade beyond America.

Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz.

In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

ANC launched the party’s local government roll-call intervention in September last year.

Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says his side were “not clinical enough” in their 0-0 Premier League draw with West Ham at Selhurst Park.

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo belives the Premier League relegation battle “will go all the way” after his side’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

West Ham edge a point clearer of the relegation zone as they share a goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Ben Arthurs is suspended by Irish Premiership club Bangor following a disciplinary matter.

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…

To South Africans, Patrick Muldoon was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place.

From her career to her personal life, here are five things to know about late veteran actress and beauty queen Cynthia Shange.

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Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi explained to the Madlanga commission that the messages between him and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi were not as they seem.

Khayelitsha vocalists Thanda Choir demand rights and independence.

An autonomous robot from the company Honor ran a half marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes.

Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.

Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

A timeline for the GT-R’s arrival hasn’t been announced.

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.