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A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking a new Constitution by 2028

BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.

We unpack some of logistics and traffic control mitigation plans in place for Sunday’s derby at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Joburg.

Party secretary-general defends dismissal, says ANC has right to recall its representatives without explanation

President Ramaphosa has appointed Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner.

The ANC warns that contesting elections separately is incompatible with alliance principles.

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out of the role.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

An entire Nature Reserve near in the Eastern Cape is selling for $8.9 million (R145 million). 

Asbestos toy warnings

Advocate Shamila Batohi has formally declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry.

The DA has laid criminal charges against Minister Sisisi Tolashe.

The SACP has briefed the media on plans for the upcoming local government elections.

The South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the Local Government Elections independently.

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says he has no doubts over his own position in the wake of a 85-19 home thrashing by Saracens on Sunday.

Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic still have “the edge” in the Scottish Premiership title race despite being three points behind leaders Hearts.

Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says they are “aware” they can win the Women’s Super League title next week – but “it does not affect” their preparation.

Orlando Pirates might not have played, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ result against Stellenbosch FC still felt like a win for them.

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard

At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

A Cape Town preacher has defended his decision to welcome Marc Lottering onto his church’s podium amid public backlash…

Rachel Kolisi calls for urgent awareness and action as she highlights gaps in support systems for vulnerable children in South Africa.

The decision comes just days before The Rockets take on Durban City in the Nedbank Cup final.

The SIU has pushed back against a viral social media post claiming it was expanding a corruption probe to target several high-profile South African influencers

South Africa’s biggest gospel voices unite for a historic Spirit of Praise AllStars performance experience.

Soweto Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 runs from 29 April to 1 May 2026.

Interviews with current and former Palantir employees, along with internal Slack messages obtained by WIRED, suggest a workforce in turmoil.

The speed at which the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill is enacted will determine how quickly Usaasa is dissolved.

President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst […]

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.

This Chinese brand has sold over 15,000 cars since launching in South Africa.

The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.

Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What’s Up Docs?

Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.

A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.