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The body of Charles Kinston, 23, was found in a field in Derbyshire on 29 January 2024.

Reco Puttock, 13, died after swimming in a reservoir near Halifax on Monday, police say.

The former SNP leader’s solicitor says her response was “standard” and she later provided written answers to detectives’ questions.

Lawyer for Lekompo musician Shebe, appeals court failed to properly consider new facts.

Foreign nationals expected to file an urgent application against the municipality and its mayor

Heirs Insurance Group has launched Prince AI, a multi-language generative AI assistant, becoming the first insurer in Nigeria to deploy such a tool and setting a new benchmark for AI-driven customer engagement in the country’s insurance sector. The launch comes as the group approaches its fifth anniversary. Prince AI delivers instant responses to customer inquiries […]

Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme designed to support early-stage startups building innovative healthcare technology solutions across the continent. The accelerator is organized under the Africa Health ExCon platform and aims to help health-tech founders scale impactful innovations through mentorship, training, investor access and...

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted its intention to table the Employment Services Amendment Bill in the National Assembly shortly.

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investments is mostly made up of cash, which accounts for over 80% of the company’s Net Asset Value.

Telkom expects a large rise in headline earnings, but accounting rules complicate the picture for basic earnings.

Two Springbok legends have partnered together to launch Cash-in-Transit vehicles aimed at improving security for crews transporting money across South Africa.

The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

The Stormers, Lions and Bulls will all be involved in URC quarter-finals this weekend, and these are the appointed match officials.

Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark and Laura Hughes are in the Wales squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers, but Hayley Ladd misses out through injury.

Uncapped teenagers Braidan Graham and Ceadach O’Neill have been named in Northern Ireland’s squad for June’s friendlies with Guinea and France.

Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.

In less than two years, SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe has been sent packing. Who was looking after the interests of SA’s grant beneficiaries all this time?

The state opposed bail for ‘Ferrari’ and his co-accused because the alleged offences fall under Schedule 5 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Club captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has paid tribute to the “real Orlando Pirates fans” after leading the Buccaneers to the Betway…

Only one competitor set a ‘world record’ and even that performance has been questioned.

Here’s when you can collect your grant and how much you will get.

Legacy infrastructure, rising costs and skills shortages top local concerns as global AI hype distracts from fundamentals, executives say.

The retailer prepares to launch a digital bank, to compete more aggressively in SA’s financial services landscape.

JSE-listed 4Sight Holdings has reported full-year revenue up 16.3% and headline earnings per share growth of 46.1%.

An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.

The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.