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Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York.

Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia ‘generous terms’.

The auction also shattered the previous record for a portrait by the Mexican artist.

The Tutu Foundation closes today as women and LGBTQI+ communities strike to protest rising GBV.

Lekompo musician Shebe Maburna is appearing in court.

NDPP Director Advocate Shamila Batohi will continue her evidence at the Nkabinde Inquiry.

Judge Nkabinde questioned how such action may impact the people involved.

The rubbish raiders are showing reductions in snout length, a sign of early domestication, researchers say.

The coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.

Trump’s comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.

India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men’s and women’s footballer of the year respectively.

A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Pick n Pay has given South Africans a closer look at the kind of “new-generation” stores it plans to roll out across the country.

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The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

Why – in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch – are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

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Mitchell Starc takes his third wicket of the morning session as Joe Root is caught for a duck at second slip by Marnus Labuschagne to leave England on 39-3 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Ciefs have signed over 10 players this season but the Buccaneers still have an advantage.

Mitchell Starc takes the wicket of Zak Crawley, who’s caught behind by Usman Khawaja at first slip, for a duck as England fall to 0-1 at the end of the first over of the innings on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s father has claimed the unfair criticism of his son stems from deep-rooted racism among rugby fans…

Springbok Faf de Klerk and his wife Miné have welcomed their newborn baby, who is the splitting image of his famous father…

Drama? Did Rachel Kolisi unfollow this Springbok WAG after she befriended her ex, Siya Kolisi’s rumoured new partner?

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As U.S. import tariffs on kitchen cabinets and wooden furnishings rise sharply—potentially increasing costs by up to 50% by early 2026 many American homeowners and builders are bracing for major spikes in renovation budgets. In a decisive industry move, German Kitchen Center (GKC), one of the nation’s leading luxury European kitchen design companies, has announced […]

Local reintroduction is anything but just another Chinese carmaker opening shop.

Not sold locally since 2017, the final Focus left the assembly line in Germany on 14 November.