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Wilkens’ family announced the news but did not divulge a cause of death of the Basketball Hall of Fame player and coach.

Yoon Suk Yeol ordered drone flights over North Korea to create pretext for martial law, prosecutors allege.

Lando Norris increased his championship points lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with three races remaining.

Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.

Five family members died in a shack fire at Steve Biko informal settlement in Ekurhuleni

One person died in a tragic accident between taxi and a truck on the R26 in Free State

The defence in the Meyiwa trial insists that Ntanzi’s statement cannot be used against others.

Children among the deceased in KwaZulu-Natal fatal accident.

Police have charged Harshita Brella’s husband with murder – but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world’s informal settlements aren’t left out of global climate talks.

The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday’s grand opening.

The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Multi-asset innovation is reshaping trading for local investors and opening new global opportunities.

South Africa is set to get three new direct flight routes, including a new route to Europe.

The advert seeks “an extraordinary tutor” required “to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman.”

As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

Botha passed away at an East London hospital on Saturday after a long illness.

The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy believe Rob Edwards has “too big a mountain” to climb to keep Wolves in the Premier League.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says the “commitment” shown by Aston Villa on and off the ball was the key to their emphatic 4-0 win over Bournemouth at Villa Park.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy believes Jeremy Doku had “the best game he’s ever had in a Manchester City shirt” as Pep Guardiola’s side dominanted Liverpool in a 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney believes Virgil Van Dijk’s disallowed goal against Manchester City should have stood, saying that Andy Robertson was not blocking Gianluigi Donnarumma’s vision or impeding his ability to try to make a save.

Flossie McShea from Devon says she saw a shooting, a beheading and porn and that other students ‘show you their screen without invitation’

A 17-year-old girl who says she was exposed to horrific images and videos including porn, a shooting and a beheading on a smartphones during the school day has joined a legal action against the education secretary.

Flossie McShea, from Devon, says she also...

December 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants will go ahead as scheduled, despite trouble waiting in the wings with looming budget cuts …

Amor Vittone – the widow of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen – is back with a catchy new single and a sassy music video…

The removal of Blued and Finka marks another setback for China’s marginalized LGBTQ+ community.

In the fast-shifting digital-asset market, three names are drawing close attention for very different reasons. XRP is entering a crucial technical phase as price compression around the $2.70 mark hints at a potential $4.50 breakout if resistance gives way. Sui meanwhile stands at a make-or-break point: its $23 billion volume spike and throughput above 1,000 […]

Capital is moving toward projects with clear utility and measurable progress. The Bittensor (TAO) market move builds momentum through two key catalysts: the upcoming staked TAO ETP listings and the December halving that reduces emissions, both critical if support holds near $449.  Meanwhile, the Worldcoin (WLD) price reversal is forming around the $0.75 to $0.90 […]

Fascination of investors such as Elon Musk with uploading their brains to computers is hindering progress in curing disease, say scientists

It has been an excellent year for neurotech, if you ignore the people funding it. In August, a tiny brain implant successfully decoded the inner speech of paralysis patients. In October, an eye restored sight to patients who had lost their vision.

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Events saw a number of red flags, deployment of the safety car and close if sometime too close racing.

An announcement regarding the Atto 2 could be made soon. Should approval be given, expect it to arrive in 2026.

“So, I’m happy. We’ve been on very good form. The team have given me a great car, so I’ve always got to thank them.“

Aging off-roader still has the charm, versatility and added practicality for seven to rival its more rugged sibling, but at a cost.

Emily Berry’s exploration of agoraphobia.