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Firefighters were called to a Brentwood home Sunday afternoon, where they found the bodies of a man, 78, and a woman, 68.

The charity’s trustees say Dr Halima Begum’s position was “untenable” following an independent review of her behaviour.

This year’s 31st Annual SAMAs are taking place at Gallagher Estate, in Midrand

Traffic authorities are conducting high visibility patrols and roadblocks.

Advocate Shamila Batohi is expected to appear before the Nkabinde Inquiry on Monday.

Outata Kambule, is an artist inspired by South African history

Australia, like other countries, has seen a rise in antisemitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile’s former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.

A Pakistani brewery founded in the 19th century is exporting beer again for the first time in decades, despite alcohol being illegal for the country’s Muslim majority.

Ukraine’s president continues ceasefire talks in Berlin with Trump envoys and European leaders, pressing for concrete security guarantees so Russia won’t invade Ukraine again in the future.

Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

In South Africa, while families plan their December holidays, criminals are planning their entries.

South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.

Analyst: KZN fared much better under the leadership of the IFP with the support of ANC and DA.

Magwenya says there is more evidence to be heard at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Eugene Modise has been re-elected as the ANC’s Regional Chairperson of Tshwane.

Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

Charlie Smyth kicks a 47-yard field goal with six seconds left on the clock to give the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over division rivals Carolina Panthers.

Theo Walcott and Joe Hart discuss the impact that the upcoming Afcon will have on various clubs throughout the Premier League.

Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott and Joe Hart look at how Manchester City’s backline were able to hold off Crystal Palace before Erling Haaland and Phil Foden went on to win the game at Selhurst Park.

Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott and Joe Hart look at how “composed and confident” Morgan Rogers “set the tone” for Aston Villa in their 3-2 comeback win over West Ham.

Group asks Keir Starmer for help to persuade Ghanaian government to pay backlog of tuition fees and living allowances

Students from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported after being stranded by their own government without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments.

The group representing more than 100 doctoral students has petitioned Downing Street and Keir...

As the exam regulator consults about introducing onscreen exams amid complaints of hand fatigue, a young aspiring journalist goes head-to-head with a self-professed expert

This week it was reported that students could soon be sitting their end-of-year exams on laptops after pupils complained of hand fatigue, saying their muscles “are not strong enough”.

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A BackaBuddy campaign is raising funds for the family of Marius van der Merwe – also known as ‘Witness D’ in the Madlanga Commission.

Soccer club boss and socialite Andile Mpisane is celebrating his wife Tamia, the mother of his two youngest daughters…

These developments highlight a crisis of confidence in the judiciary.

The water will be restored in phases, since the agreement does not take away the restrictions completely.

If your only ability in life is to play intra-party politics to get ahead, then of course you’re going to do what it takes to have a seat at the table.

Starting with two goats and a sheep, she now has a formidable livestock enterprise in Kuruman.

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors’ sperm being used to make too many babies?