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Luke Littler comes from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final of Premier League Darts in Dublin where there were two maximum 170 checkouts in one game.

At 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self

Maluti-a-Phofung city manager Mzwakhe Mofokeng is on the warpath to stamp out rampant and entrenched corruption bringing the town to its knees

Tongaat Hulett, once the pride of the sugar belt and a 134-year-old industrial icon, has collapsed under the weight of mismanagement, scandal and shifting global markets

The report alleged financial irregularities, as well as governance and leadership failures.

UMP has moved to online lectures after the private accommodation providers halted student transport

The compliance investigation follows a ruling by the Durban High Court on Tuesday

Former Registrar, Professor Steward Mothata has been ordered to apologise to Unisa.

Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran’s national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.

Mette-Marit gives a much-anticipated interview, due to be broadcast on Friday.

Two leading democracy watchdog organizations are releasing studies this week that evaluate the state of American democracy after President Trump’s first year.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Former Andre de Ruyter has warned that Eskom is fully aware that South Africa is heading toward a crisis unless urgent action is taken—and the time to act is now.

Party members decry being sidelined by opposition party defectors

Earlier, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya placed Morodi on special leave from work.

Moya says action will be taken against those proven guilty. 

The municipality is currently headed by an ANC led coalition.

Great Britain’s freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claims her second consecutive World Cup slopestyle victory to top the standings before the final event.

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt is “improving” but manager Michael Carrick is unable to put a timeframe on the Dutchman’s return from a back injury.

Wigan Warriors fight back from 14-0 behind to beat York Knights and extend their 100% winning start to the Super League season.

Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes is wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero plays down talk of a move, plus more.

A major IMAX upgrade is coming to a popular Johannesburg mall this year – Here’s what movie-goers can expect…

DJ Black Coffee has responded to social media criticism of him fathering multiple children with different women…

Jojo Robinson surprises her husband with a rented Lamborghini, impressing fans with her creative and stylish gesture.

Red Bull KTM man sixth in the premier class championship after solid start in Thailand.

Maimane spoke out about South Africa’s controversial foreign policy in relation to the war in the Middle East.

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In this episode, we dive into Nvidia’s annual developer conference and what CEO Jensen Huang is saying about the future of the company.

South Africans can face strict penalties for selling petrol and diesel without formal approval.

More than 1,800 Toyota SUVs have been recalled in South Africa.

Motorists in South Africa can waste hundreds of rand in petrol letting the engine run for extended periods.

Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate.

‘People with ADHD are great in a crisis’

Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.