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Steve Borthwick has given England the challenge of leading a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory for the first time in seven years.

England defender Jess Carter says she did not want to leave her hotel room after receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025.

The star’s latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.

Advanced erosion and undercutting have weakened the dam, with officials warning of sudden failure.

The department says this will help monitor the movement of impounded vehicles.

RelyComply has partnered with Ozow, a South African payments company, to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants, enabling more businesses to begin transacting with confidence. The partnership comes as South Africa’s payments landscape continues to evolve, with account-to-account, mobile and voucher payments becoming part of daily life. As digital payment activity increases,...

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based solutions are becoming central to the evolution of its operating model as telecom operators face rising pressure on costs and service quality. In its latest financial communication, the company said AI will support the development of more autonomous networks that can self-configure, self-optimize and self-repair...

The US president’s comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians.

They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents.

He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.

An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

Etwatwa Crossing will open in the second half of 2026, bringing formal retail to a historically underserved community.

Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Mlambo says Cholota’s extradition was unlawful but does not bar the High Court from prosecuting.

American bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapses on the floor at the official weigh-in for Saturday’s UFC 324 in Las Vegas.

West Ham sign England midfielder Katie Zelem from fellow Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses on loan until the end of the season.

Chelsea are fined £150,000 after an unidentified member of their staff threw a bottle towards Aston Villa’s bench at the end of a Premier League match in December.

England defender Jess Carter speaks to BBC Sport’s Laura Scott about how receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025 left her not wanting to leave the hotel.

Parents are concerned about where the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership Is spending its money.

A group of German activists showed their support to EFF leader Julius Malema who made his pre-sentencing appearance in court on Friday.

Residents across Cape Town’s northern suburbs and surrounds will soon see a change to their weekly recycling routine.

Nando’s has thrown shade at its fast food rival, Steers, after the latter was accused of exploiting its employees…

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Former Springboks WAG Rachel Kolisi chronicled her self-healing journey – marked by true grit and grace – in her memoir, ‘Falling Forward’.

Julius Malema’s sentencing will continue at the East London magistrates’ court in April.

US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.

For much of crypto’s history, success was measured by one thing: price. Buy early, hold through volatility, and wait for the next cycle to do the work. That approach built fortunes, but in 2026, it is no longer enough for a growing number of investors. The crypto market has matured. Sharp rallies still happen, but […]

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

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Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.

The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.