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It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.

The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she’s planning a low-key celebration in Australia.

Police officials destroyed more than 20 000 litres of alcohol.

Four people have been killed in a crash involving four bakkies on the N2 in KZN.

Residents believes that this will help small business owners. 

A 2-year-old girl was killed in the accident in Limpopo.

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country.

The 61-year-old has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after posting the videos online.

The Friday deadline was mandated by a bill that got near-unanimous support in Congress, and was later signed into law by President Donald Trump.

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.

South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for the end of the third week in December indicates that motorists can expect an even bigger cut in prices at the pumps.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka says that 2026 will be his final season as a professional.

Dom Taylor is suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority following an “adverse analytical finding” from a drug test, meaning he is out of the PDC World Championship.

Heart of Midlothian continue to lead stumbling Celtic as Rangers continue to improve, so how does that leave the Scottish Premiership title race?

Kicker Charlie Smyth signs a new three-year deal and is elevated to the New Orleans Saints’ full 53-man roster for the first time.

Rachel Kolisi reveals that she celebrated an early Christmas with her family as the kids were soon leaving. Take a look…

Lasizwe Dambuza revealed that he checked himself in to a mental wellness retreat and handed over all his social media accounts to management.

From 2026, pupils at a Cape Town high school will have to leave their smartphones at home or lock them away during the school day.

The hosts earned a 30-run win in the final match of the T20 campaign.

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A 40-year-old mother in Meqheleng Township was arrested after falsely claiming her two children died from tuckshop snacks, police say.

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The JBL Flip 7 is our top tried-and-tested Bluetooth speaker, and we haven’t seen it sell for less than it is right now.

These are the 10 most sought-after cars on the second-hand market in South Africa.

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.