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Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.

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Tottenham are set to break their record transfer for the second time in a matter of days with the club’s impressive performance off the field allowing greater flexibility for investment into the first-team squad.

Many immigrants have been removed from a refugee centre in Musina to an unidentified centre.

This comes as South Africa is preparing to host local government elections in November.

The bus with 73 passengers on board was on its way from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape.

The group has been camping on the pavement outside the office for the past seven weeks.

Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.

Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.

As Canadians celebrate their nation’s birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine’s capital.

Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Senegal’s nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year’s chaotic Afcon final.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren’t always the bargain they seem.

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says he feels vindicated following a ruling by the High Court.

The Continental Compact on Migration in Africa seeks to shift Africa’s approach to migration

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media on issues around immigration.

Madlanga says a new date for Nku’s testimony will be announced in due course.

America’s Madison Keys defeats Britain’s Katie Swan, the nation’s last remaining hope in the women’s singles competition, in straight sets. The 26th seed delivers a dominant grass-court display to secure a 6-1, 6-4 victory.

Our Ask Me Anything team answer your questions about the Wimbledon schedule.

Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions.

Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla retires from playing at the age of 41.

Education minister Jacqui Smith suggests disco nap on Sunday so everyone is fresh as a daisy on Monday

Keir Starmer wants children up and ready for school on Monday morning regardless of the England game being played at 1am UK time.

After England qualified for the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday evening after their win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the head coach,...

Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public lands

Jerry Bransford, a former US National Park Service (NPS) ranger, has always had a deep connection with the land he grew up on – and the land hundreds of feet below it. His great-great-grandfather, Materson “Mat” Bransford, was one of the earliest...

Councils and schools urged to do more as figures show there is no information on whereabouts of 32,100 ‘Neets’

The government has urged councils and schools in England to drastically improve the way they identify young people at risk of dropping out of training and work, as it admitted thousands are unaccounted for.

Publishing official figures on Thursday, the government said councils had no...

One school leaders’ union says it now wants “cast-iron assurances” the final results will be accurate.

This week, many South Africans were hit with rejection letters over their US refugee resettlement applications. Here is why…

Botshabelo teacher’s wife and three others sentenced for his premeditated murder. Court says case proves women can commit heinous GBV.

Interest on general damages should only begin accruing from the date of judgment.

Slow-cooked to perfection, every bite offers a satisfying blend of smokiness, spice, and depth, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Bala served as business manager of Umhlobo Wenene FM and TruFM.

As countries around the world race to secure leadership in quantum technologies – an emerging field expected to transform computing, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and cybersecurity – the University of Pretoria (UP) has been selected to play a significant role in South Africa’s next step into the quantum era. The University will host a new node […]

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