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Twenty-three crew members from the Philippines, Suriname and the Netherlands held without bail

A new witness is expected to take the stand in the Senzo Meyiwa trial on Monday.

The affected section is expected to remain closed for some time.

The doctor faces four counts of sexual assault involving victims aged between 29 and 35.

Residents of Thornhill informal settlement have also been evacuated to community halls.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the Holy See.

Both were the latest to be sentenced in President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which started more than a decade ago.

People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which suspended biometric checks at its borders.

The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

South African-born billionaire Nathan Kirsh has surpassed Johann Rupert on Forbes’ live rankings.

Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Members of Parliament are expected to propose ways to balance work and campaigns ahead of elections

Mashale, says the arrest of Fadiel Adams and the raiding of properties linked to him were unlawful

Brian Baloyi has come to the defence of Siphesihle Ndlovu after the Chiefs midfielder faced criticism following another controversial tackle.

James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship “daft” and “nonsensical”.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is an “honour” to sign a new three-year deal with the club and he’s “excited about what’s still to come”.

Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.

The Ultimate Picture Palace opened in 1911 and is housed in a Grade II-listed building which is in need of renovation

The survival of one of the UK’s oldest independent cinemas is under threat while its landlord, Oxford University’s Oriel College, refuses to extend its lease to allow vital renovations.

The Ultimate Picture Palace in east Oxford opened in 1911, and has entertained generations of...

Athlete and sport bodies call for rethink after health and education departments each propose £60m funding cuts

Mo Farah and more than 70 leading UK sporting bodies have demanded the government rethink potential £120m cuts to school sports in England, after a clash between two departments over the funding.

The Guardian reported earlier this year that the Department of Health and Social Care had...

Hollywood stylish couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, made people question if they were arguing at the 2026 Met Gala.

Tyla addresses viral Met Gala clip with Rihanna, denying beef rumours and explaining what really happened.

South African retail giant Woolworths has broken its silence over its split from former chocolate supplier Beyers.

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While B-BBEE has improved access to the profession, deeper systemic issues remain.

Sandra Pillay handed herself to police as Hawks link her luxury vehicle to a R48 million drug bust involving chemicals and vehicles.

OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.

In an email viewed by WIRED, Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is inviting interested parties to submit bids in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish and/or construct a Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period. The project site is an existing […]

The government wants to convert Gauteng’s e-toll gantries into a new speed camera network.

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Road Accident Fund’s claim process is unlawful, with administrative hurdles that make it harder for victims to access compensation.

The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.

The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.

Two survivors who caught the hantavirus three years ago told the BBC they were both felt lucky to be alive.

When should we worry that our snoring might be the sign of a larger problem?