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British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

SARS is increasingly blocking tax refunds for South African expats, leaving refunds on hold until profiles are fully updated and verified.

Lobby groups are taking the Minister of Agriculture to court over his failure to provide legal justification for banning private Foot-and-Mouth disease vaccinations during South Africa’s worst outbreak in history.

However, the Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Mbenenge not guilty of impeachable misconduct.

This follows Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s findings that the unit was irregular.

Drinking is illegal for Pakistan’s Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery’s beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it’s being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.

Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada should he win the next election, and blamed the Liberals for growing separatist sentiments in the country.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Westerford’s class of 2025 achieved over 3 distinctions per candidate on average, making it better than the vast majority of private schools.

South Africa’s courts are increasingly cracking down on unlawful decisions by community scheme boards.

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

EMCA says SAPS and alleged ANC representatives unlawfully entered Lulu White’s house.

The EFF has called for Senona’s immediate removal from office, his arrest and investigation.

This inquest is part of a drive to revisit apartheid-era deaths in the search for justice.

The final report will be made public and is expected to contain elements from the interim report.

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed sending five young players out on loan as the club looks to give them game time and senior experience away from Naturena.

South African Connor Doig and his Bulgarian partner Dimitar Kisimov have won the 2026 Australian Open junior doubles title.

Luka Doncic scores a triple double in 20 first-half minutes as the Los Angeles Lakers thrash the Washington Wizards 142-111 on Friday.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Sharks host the Stormers in what should be another cracking URC derby on Saturday.

On World Cancer Day next week, local non-profit PinkDrive will provide free cancer screenings to the residents of Dunoon in Cape Town.

Handre Pollard’s wife shared a look inside a home she ‘dreamt of’ for a ”very long time’, is this their new home? Take a look…

Tiny sea slugs known as ‘blue dragons’ are washing up on Muizenberg Beach. Here’s why authorities are warning beachgoers not to touch them.

“For me tomorrow is the biggest game of the season,” Rosenior told reporters .

The SA Sevens team comfortably won their second pool match in Singapore on Saturday.

The Lions are targeting a first ever URC double over a Springbok laden Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The files contain numerous mail exchanges between Epstein and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.

Ethereum traders are becoming more active on-chain, not by rotating out of risk but by leaning into it. Over recent sessions, leveraged positioning has increased across decentralized perpetual markets, pointing to a growing willingness to deploy capital directly through smart contract–based venues. This shift is unfolding alongside improving liquidity conditions, with HFDX seeing its liquidity […]

For traders stepping into on-chain perpetual futures for the first time, the learning curve can feel steep. While access to decentralized derivatives has improved significantly, understanding how trades behave once they are live remains the biggest challenge for beginners. Price movement, fees, and leverage tend to feel very different on-chain compared to spot markets or […]

Volvo’s new high-performance sedan will arrive in South Africa very soon.

Modifying your car may be putting your life and the lives of others in danger.

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

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.