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BBC Verify looks at how much extra the government is committing to spend on defence and whether it means the UK will hit Nato’s targets.

MK Party MP Vusi Shongwe made some explosive allegations during his testimony before the Madlanga commission, including allegations of a R10m bribe

South Africa is to review fuel pricing as Mantashe revisits a R14 idea, raising hopes for cheaper fuel and lower transport costs.

Marizanne Kapp believes SA is saving its best performance for Thursday’s semifinal against England.

Police and private security pounced on them and effected arrests.

Demonstrators led by the March and March movement marched from Church Square in the Pretoria.

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is pleased with how demonstrations went.

There are varying sentiments in Soweto regarding the issue of undocumented immigrants.

More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says.

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court’s landmark ruling means for the US president.

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

For America’s 250th birthday, BBC journalists asked Canadians across the country what they would gift the US and what birthday wishes they’d send their southern neighbour.

The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday’s deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

Tuesday’s mass protests on immigration are the culmination of over 26 years of protest.

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry marks Day 129 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at Pretoria

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes in Pretoria with a new witness.

Zuma raised concerns about Justice Khampepe commenting in the media about his 2021 incarceration.

In-play, in-picture adverts will not be part of ITV’s coverage of the Nations Championship in July, but the 20-second slots are set to return in November.

AC Milan sign Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m.

BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Ross Grant’s set-piece impact at Hearts and looks at what he could bring to Celtic.

A relieved Iga Swiatek cries on court after she begins her Wimbledon title defence with a stuttering three-set victory over Taylor Townsend.

Not everyone will be paid at the same time – SASSA has flagged a separate date for beneficiaries who are flagged for review.

SASSA has confirmed that when older persons’ grant payments start this month, beneficiaries are urged to take note.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

A global advocate, tech health entrepreneur and gender equality strategist are tasked with selecting Miss South Africa 2026’s Top 19.

Former party leader Tony Leon stated he was being used as a scapegoat in a DA power struggle

‘Scandal!’ has officially come to an end, with its final episode airing on Friday, 26 June.

Searching for the best AI stock picker usually surfaces a wall of tools promising to predict tomorrow’s winners. It is worth pausing on an inconvenient fact: a recent Wall Street Journal report spotlighted research casting doubt on AI’s ability to time or predict the stock market. In other words, the category’s headline promise — forecasting […]

Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.

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Review chair Baroness Valerie Amos recommends changes to overhaul the NHS maternity care system.

The health secretary says he would not give a date that he ‘cannot keep as a promise’ after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner.