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Boesak was speaking at the launch of “A New Freedom Campaign” at the St George’s Cathedral

Some residents of Mpumalanga are still complaining about a lack of water and electricity

EMS spokesperson Ian Winterboer confirms that the patient had gone into cardiac arrest

Analysis in brief: Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part of an overall effort to assert governance over artificial intelligence, data and digital and telecommunications infrastructure to shape long-term economic and strategic outcomes. Digital infrastructure is more than the physical mechanism […]

Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.

The fund – which Canadians can invest in directly – will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

Beatrice Venezi’s appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand

Not all high-paying jobs in South Africa require a degree.

South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.

The 30-year-old says he is “desperate to do everything possible to make sure it is a successful period for the club”.

Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season’s Champions League and four remain – so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.

Ulster welcome back Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).

Scrutiny of the impact of technology on children’s lives and education should be welcomed

A new law banning mobile phone use in schools in England, which ministers reluctantly agreed to last week, is on one level the result of political manoeuvring by Liberal Democrat and Conservative peers – who forced their hand by threatening to derail the schools bill. Until now, the government’s...

Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for them

The parties most likely to win the Senedd election next month offer radically different futures for Wales, but all six are facing criticism for not being “upfront” in their manifestos about the fiscal challenges the next Welsh government will...

From cars and trips abroad to getting fired: Anele Mdoda Mgudlwa and her domestic helper Florence have parted ways on bad terms…

A new study sheds light on how Limpopo families use mopane worms and termites for food and income as poverty grips rural villages.

Two trained detection dogs have arrived in South Africa from Germany to help rangers tackle rhino poaching and other wildlife crime.

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SA’s Akani Simbine will compete against Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse at the highly anticipated event.

The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He currently remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.

Irvine, CA  – Motorists travelling within central Orange County communities such as Irvine and Lake Forest will find it hard to miss the thousands of “Troutman” signs currently lining the roadways. This is by design. “Let me start by saying–all of these signs will be picked up after the election.” Congressional Candidate Eric J. Troutman […]

Income tax and various fuel levies eat up a significant portion of the take-home pay for low-income households in South Africa.

Millions in eBucks were spent on fuel in South Africa over the past twelve months.

Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.