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Film-maker Akinola Davies Jr says he wanted to explore the depiction of father-son relationships.

The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton’s chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year.

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.

NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the matter has been postponed to April.

Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court today, with the case postponed to Thursday next week.

Officials are expected to visit the school and the family of the deceased learner this afternoon.

Nazar Daletskyi’s relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

It was a rare attack in the capital of Pakistan as its Western-allied government struggles to rein in a surge in militant attacks across the country.

The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran’s nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands to change how DHS immigration enforcement officers operate.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Thaba Tshwane, formerly known as Voortrekkerhoogte, has become so run-down that parliamentarians have sounded the alarm.

SAA has declared a net profit for the 2024/25 financial year, but its financial statements have missed their deadline by five months.

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially gazetted the name changes for geographic features and towns in South Africa, marking the end of the road for East London and Graaff-Reinet.

Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.

The new task team will be supported by the National Prosecuting Authority.

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi says their request is based on commercial sensitivity.

The team will work closely with the office of party’s leader Jacob Zuma.

Matjeng says ending Matlala’s contract left SAPS struggling to maintain medical surveillance.

Caroline Dubois expects “an easy night” against Terri Harper as the world champions ramped up their increasingly bitter rivalry.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will have a medical on Saturday before signing with Celtic for the remainder of the season, says manager Martin O’Neill.

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson post a season-best score in their first performance at Milan-Cortina 2026 but Team GB still struggle in the team event.

Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup fifth-round tie with Motherwell on Saturday evening has been postponed after heavy rain in the north-east.

Teachers, Ofsted and unions will study how new report cards affect school leaders’ wellbeing.

As their debts rise, graduates reveal how loans are reshaping careers, finances and faith in the system

Student loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?

Growing anger over the plight of millions of graduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts is threatening to develop into a fresh crisis for the government, with Martin Lewis leading the demands for an urgent rethink.

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FAKE NEWS: The City of Cape Town has debunked a viral video suggesting an ‘anaconda infestation’ at the Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve.

The gorgeous Zendaya has been the face of many luxury brands and campaigns.

The City of Cape Town is set to more than double taxes imposed on short-term Airbnb rentals. Here’s the reason why…

Did Eskom ever have the authority to impose fines on unregistered customers?  

Inspectors arrest employers and shut down operations after finding undocumented workers living in unhygienic, fire-prone factory accommodation

The VIP protection officers are expected to appear in court again on 9 April

There has been a noticeable growing demand in the entry delivery vehicle segment in the South Africa market over the past few years.

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Several major roads in Cape Town will be closed next week.

James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.

A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).