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Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme.

A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.

They’ll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.

More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.

The repatriations followed heightened tensions and nationwide protests against illegal immigration.

Proclamation 329 of 2026 will investigate alleged maladministration within the Mangaung Municipality

Hill-Lewis says they’ve unsuccessfully lobbied the national government for many years.

The Giyani Water Project was originally expected to be concluded in 2014.

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.

There are fears of a return to full-scale conflict in Tigray as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.

Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans’ hopes of reaching the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution – some called the BBC to tell their stories.

Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

The former department store closed in 2016.

ANC Women’s League ask Treasury to establish a fund to take the GBVF forward.

Former SANDF deputy surgeon-general Major General Noel Ndhlovu was testifying tofay.

The party argues that alleged systematic issues at the institution are beyond repair.

Sy Mamabolo says of the 291,806 new registrations, 50% are female

BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic’s win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

Fulham sign Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year deals.

Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season’s Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.

Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season’s Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.

India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa’s eldest son, Anesu Maphumulo, left people in awe of his skills as he solved the Rubik’s Cube in 54 seconds.

What’s the deal behind a 30 year+ rumour about the All Blacks, ‘Suzie’ the waitress, and food poisoning, that supposedly took place in SA?

Former Proteas cricketer JP Duminy has gone public with his new brunette partner after his marriage split from ex, Sue Duminy last year…

South African actress Bonnie Mbuli celebrated her friend, Precious Kofi’s whimsical wedding in San Diego, California.

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Join the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Club in honouring a rich heritage and innovation at the Cars in the Park event in Pretoria.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine made, but will anyone care?

0 to 100 km/h in just 2.71 seconds, the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 goes deep into supercar performance territory.

Spacious six-seater proves you don’t need an new energy vehicle to save at the pumps.

The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.

There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.

Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.