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Coming from a “broken background”, Skye Newman’s visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

The two people who were shot have not identified and their conditions are unknown, police say.

The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales’s praise for NHS workers top Friday’s papers.

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured – but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

According to Eskom, repair work will commence once the areas are deemed safe.

Ramathuba says that in most cases, South Africans are the ones facilitating the illegal entry.

Five fires burn across Kouga Municipality as officials await support from George to contain them.

Police targeted a vehicle suspected of carrying unlicensed firearms, leading to a fatal shootout.

Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran’s second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.

President Trump sidelined Venezuela’s opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What’s next for the opposition?

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers say he is co-operating and is in the process of changing his US visa status.

High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

The Greggs boss says there is “no doubt” weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

Ramaphosa spoke to community members in Ward 21, Boitekong, during an ANC outreach in North West.

Ramaphosa says they will have a proper discussion with the party to help resolve their differences.

The African National Congress turned 114 years on Thursday

The NFP announced its withdrawal from the coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is full of praise for how “disciplined” his side were as they held Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side were too “unprecise” with their final ball as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.

Dalton Smith – who challenges for a world-title in New York on Saturday – hopes to emulate “legend” Ricky Hatton by making a name for himself in America.

In 2013, the late Terry Yorath spoke to BBC Wales Sport before the League Cup final between Swansea City and Bradford City, teams he had managed.

New look, same strength? Springbok RG Snyman – nicknamed ‘the Viking’- has showed off a dramatic new look…

Amor Vittone has acknowledged her late husband Joost van der Westhuizen after going public with her new partner, Marius van Biljon.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his younger partner Rachel John have gone public with their romance during a romantic vacation…

According to reports, black South Africans have been included in the US refugee resettlement programme prioritised for Afrikaners…

Black Coffee secures right to appeal key ruling in divorce battle with Enhle Mbali – and girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez shares ‘Pentagon’ pics.

The home team were able to finish their innings but there was no opportunity for the visitors to chase the 188 target.

The 37-year-old woman was shot in the head as she apparently tried to drive away from agents approaching her car.

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Exclusive: research suggests supplementing eggs with a key protein reduces age-related defects, raising hopes of improved IVF for older women

Scientists claim to have “rejuvenated” human eggs for the first time in an advance that they predict could revolutionise IVF success rates for older women.

The groundbreaking research suggests that an age-related defect that causes genetic errors in...

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

South Africa’s considerable driving licence card backlog has finally been resolved.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.