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Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has announced plans to completely ban the pesticide Terbufos after the deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, in 2024.

The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has “no regrets”.

Shaun Wane steps down from his position as England coach, nine months before the Rugby League World Cup.

Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has ordered that CCTV footage of the fatal shooting of Warras.

The Premier says that they don’t have a problem of space in the province.

All lanes have been closed and heavy traffic delays are being experienced.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Correspondent Jonathan Head says the ‘devastating’ accident is an enormous setback for Thailand’s efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Yeshiva College achieved something very special. It achieved a 100% pass rate, 100% university exemption, and 4.4 distinctions per student in the 2025 matric exams.

Electricity consumers face another sharp tariff shock if proposals now before the energy regulator are approved.

Many experts have warned that the foot-and-mouth disease is out of control in South Africa and that it poses an existential threat to many livestock farmers.

Advocate Arendse accused Phahlane of misleading the committee.

The matter has not been set down for a hearing as yet.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave Spurs at the end of the January transfer window to join Serie A side Fiorentina.

South Asian Cricket Academy will launch its inaugural women’s programme for the 2026 season.

Filo Tiatia made nine changes for Saturday’s heavy defeat at Benetton, a loss that leaves no margin for error in their bid to make the Challenge Cup last 16.

England openers Ben Duckett and Sophia Dunkley join Trent Rockets for the 2026 Hundred season, while Birmingham Phoenix sign seamer Lauren Filer.

Vasti Spiller penned a touching post to Dricus du Plessis on his 32nd b-day: ‘I am grateful that I get to walk this life path with you.’

The farm was sold four months later to someone who did not mind that there was no dam and no croc, but this buyer was still not refunded.

Toyota Gazoo Racing SA’s Saood Variawa into top 10 with Guy Botterill hot on his heels.

After robbing a courier in Thokoza, suspects were stopped in a high-speed chase on the N12 westbound.

The actress said she had to file for bankruptcy.

Protests across Minnesota—and around the country—are ongoing, as residents demonstrate against their federal government.

Eskom’s power system is more stable and predictable than it has been for the past half-decade.

The used car industry experienced significant growth in December 2025, generating R12.89 billion in revenue.

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

FlySafair is running a 30% discount on domestic flights for a limited time.

Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.