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Experts urged South Africans planning to emigrate in early 2026 to start preparing now, as SARS and banks slow down over the festive season, and delays can seriously hinder the tax-residency cessation process.

The 10th Annual Katiba Festival, a celebration of arts, music, culture, and community, was held at Vardos Lifestyle Guesthouse in Mapetla, Soweto.

Police are searching for the suspect after a gunman opened fire in a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others in Providence, Rhode Island.

Authorities can’t confirm how many people are still missing and probably buried under the rubble

Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he “called for a vehicle attack”.

Step aboard the Samba Train, where music, history, and resistance roll together through the streets of Rio.

Ana Corina Sosa, daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, reflects on her mother’s escape from Venezuela and the stakes for the future.

Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.

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.

Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

Takealot is comfortably the retailer of choice for Christmas shoppers in South Africa.

South African traders are moving beyond local markets faster than ever, and the shift isn’t just a trend – it’s a deliberate strategy.

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

The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

The party believes the Gazette introduces policy directions that exceed the minister’s authority

South Africa will not boycott the summit if it’s excluded from participating.

Noel Mikaelian beats Badou Jack by a unanimous points decision in Los Angeles to regain the WBC cruiserweight title.

BBC Scotland previews the Scottish League Cup final between St Mirren and Celtic.

An incident between a member of England’s security staff and a TV cameraman “wasn’t ideal”, according to head coach Brendon McCullum.

Victor Wembanyama returns from injury for the San Antonio Spurs and helps them reach the NBA Cup final with a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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”.

With Ofqual preparing to launch a public...

Training and qualifications body, acquired by private Greek firm in October, to become ‘leaner organisation’

The training and qualifications body City & Guilds is shrinking its UK workforce as part of a £22m cost-cutting drive after it was acquired by a private Greek business in October.

Founded in 1878 by the City of London and a group of 16 livery companies, the original institute developed a...

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

The NSRI urges caution this summer beach season as fatalities start to add up. And it warns of an unlikely contributing factor …

The EFF has condemned Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to gazette a policy directive in favour of Elon Musk operating Starlink in SA…

Wins for the Stormers and Sharks have left them well placed in the Champions Cup, while losses for the Lions and Cheetahs have left them languishing in the Challenge Cup.

The deputy communication minister condemned Malatsi’s gazette.

‘I distance myself from any accusation of racism and sexism,’ said the Bafana head coach.

The all-rounder made 56 runs – her first ODI half-century – and took her second international wicket.

Here’s everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.

The crypto market is experiencing a bearish shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 28% from its all-time high as whales and smart investors take profits and diversify into more promising assets such as Digitap ($TAP) amid market volatility. Digitap, a fast-growing utility token currently midway through its third presale round, has been tagged as one of […]

The Department of Transport is clearing the driving licence backlog and an interim solution should come online soon.

If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?

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.

King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.