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A serious accident on the N1 North near Witvlag turn-off in Limpopo, involving a tanker and a hatchback, has led to the road’s complete closure and significant traffic congestion in both directions.

Director of England cricket Rob Key says he is “gutted, disappointed and sorry” for England’s dismal performance in the Ashes series, having lost the series with two matches still to play.

The bodies of two occupants were recovered on Monday.

A truck, a bus, a sedan and a bakkie collided with each other.

JMPD says they’re see very high numbers of accidents on the roads.

AFP’s Dylan Collins was among journalists injured in an Israeli attack on Lebanon in 2023. The attack killed Reuters’ Issam Abdallah. Collins was in Washington this month to press for accountability.

Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.

The victims, who include men, women and children, were ambushed on Sunday night as they travelled between villages.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.

Despite the shift in sentiment in the final quarter of the year, South African households are still cutting back their spending to get by.

Mecer Inter-Ed is expanding its AWS training portfolio and launching an exclusive online event for South African professionals.

Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

Quarterback Brock Purdy throws a career-high five touchdown passes as San Francisco 49ers win 48-27 against Indianapolis Colts to keep alive their NFC West title hopes.

Hugo Broos explained how Bafana Bafana edged out Angola 2-1 in their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match on Monday.

Manager Eddie Howe says Newcastle “want to know the thought process behind the decision” not to award them a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.

BBC Scotland looks at Oli McBurnie’s fractured relationship with the Tartan Army and what the in-form Hull City striker could bring to Steve Clarke’s squad.

Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is being laid to rest on Tuesday after being shot dead in Johannesburg on 16 December.

Ample parking and staff attending to keep the lawn free of litter, leaves only relaxing up to guest of this staple Cape Town Market.

With only minor interruptions, Eskom delivered consistent electricity in 2025 and plans further improvements to reduce load reduction by 2026.

Sabelo Dan Cele had been slapped with a sentence of 41 years and six months imprisonment.

The property was allegedly purchased using about R889 000 diverted from a R15 million NLC grant.

City records over 490 000 visitors as 22 of 23 beaches remain open for swimming.

DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.

Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.

Many people converge in popular holiday spots during December and January, making them prime targets for phone snatchers. The initial crime may not be the biggest danger, however.

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

There are only six cars left in South Africa with an automatic gearbox that can be bought for less than R250,000.

This Toyota bakkie is significantly more powerful than any of the Hilux models on sale in South Africa.

A recent media sentiment report has revealed that Suzuki and its ally Toyota achieved the highest scores over the past year.

South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

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