News South Africa

England are thwarted in the first match of their winter travels as rain washes out the opening T20 in New Zealand.

Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.

Mahmoud Abu Foul, taken from northern Gaza, says he lost his sight due to severe torture in an Israeli prison.

They were transported to Scotland as part of anthropological research by Glasgow University

Panyaza Lesufi says says police will be deployed to monitor unlicensed taverns

Traut  says police have launched a large-scale manhunt to find those responsible.

Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says security has been tightened.

Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.

The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Texas and Virginia governors have troops on standby amid nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

South Africa will be getting private universities for the first time, now that the government is allowing for private groups to qualify if they meet the criteria.

There has been a drop in birth rates and the number of children living in London, experts say.

Digital law expert Emma Sadleir noted that banning teens from Social media is possible in South Africa.

Richard Mdluli has been linked to corruption, at the Ad Hoc Committee and seeks to clear his name

Mchunu told parliament’s ad hoc committee that he had briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa on the disbandment

Asanda Luwaca was appointed by disgraced former minister of higher education and training Nobuhle Nkabane without having the right qualifications

Mchunu says Nkabinde told him that the letter was apparently leaked

Unbeaten George Liddard becomes the youngest British and Commonwealth middleweight champion in history with a stoppage win over Kieron Conway.

How Pratika Rawal combined studies with cricket on her way to the India cricket team.

The 2025 Track Cycling World Championships are heading to Santiago in Chile from 22-26 October and you can follow the action live on the BBC.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Stormers target another big win over Zebre Parma in the URC on Saturday.

Installation of the new Eskom smart electricity meter in all homes across South Africa is mandatory, not optional, says the power utility …

Akademia, a private Afrikaans University founded by the Solidarity Movement, has officially launched its new full-time campus in Paarl.

Prince Andrew has relinquished his royal titles and honours after discussions with King Charles III, about accusations linked to Epstein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was called by his unofficial nickname – ‘Cupcake – by a student during an official state engagement…

Plus: Coros has a new mountain watch, July unveils a trackable suitcase, Fujifilm has a new Instax, GrapheneOS will work on non-Pixel phones soon, and Roku leans into AI.

Chinese carmaker backtracks on its decision not to avail Himla double cab to export markets

Only one beer could send you on a collision course with the long arm of the law.

Joint venture van replaces the outgoing T6.1 Transporter, but is not considered a ‘real’ T7.

Three electric motors combined with twin-turbo V8 engine delivers 772kW of power.

Charlotte Monjaria’s weekend away with friends led to the discovery of a cancerous tumour.

Charlotte had a “fantastic” weekend at Butlin’s, unaware of the news she was about to receive.