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Lawyers for the Moretti couple say “lies” have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire.

Teachers from across KZN have been camping outside the provincial education department’s offices in Pietermaritzburg since last Monday.

Eight suspects were arrested and a 43-year-old man was rescued after being kidnapped by armed men in Joburg. The victim was taken while traveling with his wife, who alerted the police. Ransom demands were made, and withdrawals were tracked from the victim’s bank account. Police traced the suspects’ cellphones to various hostels, leading to their arrest and the victim’s rescue.

Mayor Radebe says pressure on drivers to meet tight schedules is contributing to reckless driving.

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

At least 39 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain Sunday, police said. Efforts to recover the bodies are continuing, and the death toll is likely to rise.

The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.

At least 39 people have died in what local officials are calling Spain’s worst rail crash in more than a decade.

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president’s move against some of America’s closest allies.

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has returned to South Africa and is working within the renewable energy sector.

With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s decision to extend deadline for public comment on online gambling tax

CAF said “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after chaotic scenes marred the final of AFCON 2025.

Mamelodi Sundowns FC are reportedly set to undergo a massive first-team squad overhaul over the next six months.

West Ham block plans for striker Callum Wilson to leave the club this month after putting talks over his contract termination on hold.

La Liga leaders Barcelona suffer a shock defeat by Real Sociedad despite a goal from substitute Marcus Rashford.

Mom insisted I needed a ‘free-form education’ outside public school. After four years of loneliness, I gave up hope that someone would get me out

“Every mother in the world wishes her kid wouldn’t grow up so fast.”

Mom laughs as she holds me close.

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Social media is filling up with influencers telling us how to become much more intellectual. A great, enriching idea – or just another cue to show off?

Name: Disgustingly educated.

Age: About 18 months.

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Strathclyde University said last month that it planned to cut almost 80 jobs to try to save £35m.

South Africans believe US psychic Kandis Starr – whose comments about Joslin Smith went viral – has contacted the ‘spirit’ of Thomas Sithole.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

The SA U19s are now basically secured a spot in the U19 World Cup Super Six phase, but will want to beat West Indies U19 first in their final pool match.

The director-general of the department of water issued a warning about Gauteng’s unsustainable water consumption

Gauteng recorded more than 2 500 kidnapping cases in July to September last year.

Great Wall Motors celebrated 18 years in South Africa by retaining its position as the country’s best-selling Chinese vehicle brand of 2025.

The South African National Space Agency says the country could see a geomagnetic storm reaching G4/Severe conditions in the next 24 hours.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has blocked a move by the South African National Roads Agency that could have led to increased forecourt, diesel, and charging prices along highways.

High mobile internet use may be masking a fibre broadband shortfall that is limiting South Africa’s economic growth.

The Department of Transport is still waiting for cabinet approval to produce driver’s licences through an agreement with Home Affairs.

Unroadworthy vehicles on South Africa’s roads can have an impact on the severity of crashes.

The Honda Elevate is the ultimate compact SUV in South Africa, and is priced from just R3,899 per month.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?