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As the government seeks to reduce the prison population, the BBC visits HMP Send to meet inmates.

The attacks hit several residential buildings in Kyiv and killed two people, while Russia’s Rostov region reported three deaths.

Batohi is the key witness in the hearing into Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Excessive lightning is also expected over the Highveld of Mpumalanga and northern Gauteng.

Ndimande brothers are the latest suspects to be charged for the AKA and Tibz murders.

Police also seized 150 unlicensed firearms, 984 dangerous weapons, and contraband goods.

A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.

Hezbollah is vowing a response after Israel killed its No. 2 commander in a Beirut neighborhood — an assassination the group calls a “red line.”

Palestinian novelist Bassem Khandaqji won Arabic literature’s top prize while in Israeli prison for a deadly Tel Aviv bombing. He was freed last month in the hostage-prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel.

Pakistanis are protesting a recent constitutional amendment that gives the country’s army chief new powers and legal immunity for life.

The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.

Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka’s ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.

The family behind a community hub in Leigh Park, Havant, will send 150 parcels of food and gifts.

Businesses call for stability ahead of the budget while families await child benefit cap decision.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Sanlam’s latest Financial Confidence Index shows that South African are crawling out of survival mode—even if long-term pains still linger.

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear from Wednesday until Friday.

Proceedings adjourned last week following the testimony and cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi.

uMkhonto weSizwe Party is the third largest party and the official opposition in Parliament.

Dangor says both SA and the US want the handover of the G20 presidency to be a low-key affair.

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he is taking time to study, reflect and wait for the right move after his brief spell at Al Ahly.

BBC Sport explores why an under-strength Wales will host an under-strength South Africa this Saturday in the last of the November internationals.

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi says co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze need stronger guidance at Amakhosi.

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be willing to sell or even listen to loan offers for one of their most expensive signings after just a year…

West Midlands police’s assistant chief constable says threat of violence by Maccabi fans was more important consideration

Badenoch says the government should be cutting regulation.

And she claims she can do this because, when she was business secretary, she was able to cut regulation. As an example, she says she ruled about mandatory ethnicity pay reporting.

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A DIRCO representative clapped back at outspoken podcaster Gareth Cliff’s prediction that the G20 Summit would be a disaster…

Discover seven creative and fun tips for surviving long drives with kids. Keep your family entertained, calm and happy on every road trip.

Getting a passport or smart ID at a bank branch in South Africa is pretty seamless, and it should get even easier in the near future.

Amazon has rebranded its Project Kuiper service to Leo and started shipping antennas for the service to select customers.

Cardano and Ripple delivered some relief to traders this week as both assets printed green candles following a string of volatile sessions. While Cardano briefly reclaimed $0.40, Ripple has climbed above $2.00 amid renewed buying interest. The uptick has provided a morale boost across the market, but trading data shows that investors’ buy orders are […]

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Zippy and fun, this manual T-Cross proves the basics still work – and that petrol power isn’t dead yet.

Although now with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, it remains open to speculation as to whether the Atto 2 will eventually be offered on local soil.

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.