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China’s recent expanded export restrictions on rare-earth metals was a ‘power play’ before Trump-Xi meeting.

A small number of British planning officers has been sent to Israel to join a US-led multinational taskforce.

Hundreds of thousands of people left without power.

The Oxford Union announces George Abaraonye loses a no-confidence motion by 1,228 votes to 501.

Bellvile Court sentences attorney Phuti Mothemane to nine years’ direct imprisonment for corruption

Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane argued that the conversations between Mbenenge and Mengo were consensual.

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education visited Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape.

30 year old Kgatle also received 15 years jail term for housebreaking with intent to rape

The Washington Post reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to return MS-13 informants who were in U.S. custody to El Salvador — to secure access to El Salvador’s most notorious prison.

Vice President JD Vance arrives in Israel as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to bolster a Mideast ceasefire that’s already proving shaky.

Alvaro Uribe was the country’s first president to be criminally convicted, and faced 12 years’ house arrest.

The ‘squashbucklers’ climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.

Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

They say the decision “runs contrary to the desired structural change” they were seeking.

Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration is illegal.

Positive Community Action (PCA) also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship.

The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance.

Williamson testified that their orders were to neutralise the revolutionary movement.

Godongwana will be filling for President Cyril Ramaphosa as he embarks on international visits.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday.

Witness A is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

La Liga cancels plans to hold Barcelona v Villarreal in Miami in December after recent protests and backlash.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete as neutral athletes in qualification events for next year’s Winter Olympics after FIS vote.

Liverpool consider January move for Antoine Semenyo, Elliot Anderson emerges as Manchester United target, Endrick open to leaving Real Madrid, plus more.

Danny Rohl understands the need to win quickly as Rangers head coach and says he can handle pressure, as chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell come under fire.

Another qualifications upheaval risks undermining the government’s good ideas

Further education is one of the public sector’s Cinderellas – chronically neglected by policymakers who care more about schools. The government’s latest white paper is a welcome attempt to rectify this. If the plan succeeds, it would go some way towards fulfilling Labour’s pledge to break down barriers that...

Rumour has it that a new organisation called Miss Universe South Africa is expected to announce plans to send a rep to the global pageant.

The wife of veteran Springbok and Stormers star Deon Fourie has shared an emotional post amid his devastating injury…

The viral Milnerton High School bullying video features a prominent rugby player. Here’s another – a Springbok – who went to the school.

Handre Pollard is the latest Springbok to welcome a new addition to his family. Take a look at the first glimpse of his baby girl…

SpaceX owner said Sean Duffy was ‘trying to kill Nasa’ after acting head said agency would reopen contracts for Artemis mission

US politics live – latest updates

Elon Musk attacked Sean Duffy, the US secretary of transportation, on Tuesday in a series of posts on X, accusing him of trying to “kill NASA”, suggesting he should be fired and calling him “Sean Dummy”. The posts intensified a...

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Double cab arrives locally before the end of next year, likely under a different name.

The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.

Relatives have “grave concerns” about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.

Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.

The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.