Pula News

Didiza grants another extension to Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza grants extension to the lifespan of the Ad Hoc committee

SABC News· 2m ago

New Barberton party unveils mayoral candidate for City of Mbombela

The party announced Ayanda Magagula as mayoral candidate for the City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga

SABC News· 10m ago

Eight held over Bromley KFC multiple stabbing

A man and seven boys are held on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were stabbed.

BBC UK· 35m ago

UN’s Abigail Noko calls Durban Declaration on racism a milestone

Abigail Noko calls Durban Declaration and Programme of Action a human rights milestone

SABC News· 46m ago

Families of British victims mark 25th anniversary of 9/11

An event in London featured a video from Prime Minister Andy Burnham as well as speeches from family members of victims of the attacks

BBC UK· 48m ago

State clarifies allegation regarding Mogotsi’s vehicle shooting

The state says the allegation of Mogotsi's vehicle shooting came from eyewitnesses not video footage

SABC News· 51m ago

COSATU says preparations for 15th National Congress on track

The union says it expects 1 800 delegates to be in attendance.

SABC News· 1h ago

Catherine sees how her charity climb funds are helping hospital

The Princess of Wales completed the climb in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

BBC UK· 1h ago

Man loses appeal against murder conviction of British soldier

John McDevitt was jailed for the murder of Private Neil Clarke in Derry on Easter Monday in 1984.

BBC UK· 1h ago

Man who let mum die on bathroom floor jailed

Veronica Irwin, 74, lay dying for two weeks in a flat she shared with her son Stewart.

BBC UK· 1h ago

FAWU says engaging with Cape Town to settle R3m electricity debt

The debt stems from FAWU Hostel dwellers in Gugulethu on the Cape Flats.

SABC News· 1h ago

Another police officer denies that Kekana, others were assaulted

Sergeant Mayisela Ledwaba is testifying in a trial within a trial.

SABC News· 1h ago

Stormont in 'substantive negotiation' about budget with UK government

Northern Ireland Executive parties had rejected an initial £1.1bn package over three years that was offered on Monday.

BBC UK· 1h ago

Gauteng police call for conflict de-escalation, rather than violence

Gender-based violence and femicide decreased by 9.9 percent

SABC News· 1h ago

Fraud-accused Southern Water boss appears in court

Matthew Wright is among seven ex-employees accused of manipulating water quality tests.

BBC UK· 2h ago

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction

Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

BBC UK· 2h ago

Hull City footballer in crash near training ground

Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

BBC UK· 2h ago

Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat

The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".

BBC UK· 3h ago

SAMLFA expresses discontent after SAFA Elective Conference exclusion

SAFA's National Executive Committee is meeting in Midrand, ahead of Saturday's Elective Conference

SABC News· 3h ago

Man admits murder of woman missing for 28 years

Trevor Dunkley told police he disposed of Patricia Lashley's body months after killing her in 1998, a court hears.

BBC UK· 3h ago

Case against third suspect in DJ Warras murder postponed

Hlengiwe Buthelezi appeared in court briefly on Friday morning.

SABC News· 3h ago

Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US

The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.

BBC Africa· 4h ago

Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul

The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.

BBC UK· 9h ago

More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire

Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.

BBC Africa· 18h ago

Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?

Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.

BBC Africa· 22h ago

Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE

The Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason for the move but said it had exhausted all means.

BBC Africa· 22h ago

Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king

King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.

BBC Africa· 1d ago

Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influence

These centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture.

BBC Africa· 1d ago

'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

BBC Africa· 2d ago

When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

BBC Africa· 2d ago

The wedding photographer of Darfur: Focusing on love in Sudan's war

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

BBC Africa· 4d ago

Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'

David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol

BBC Africa· 4d ago

What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

BBC Africa· 5d ago

Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

BBC Africa· 6d ago