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All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has been in steady decline for years, with output below pre-pandemic levels and worsening due to weak demand, infrastructure failures, and policy shortcomings.

Mashaba says during the vehicle search, police found bags containing explosives.

The overpopulated rural school has been engulfed by many social and economic challenges.

Albini Girls High School is among the rural schools that achieved a strong matric pass rate in KZN

It is suspected that the child followed his unaware mother when leaving home this morning.

There is broad support for the protests among Israeli officials, but Palestinians say they hope the Iranian regime stays in place and the protests die down soon.

Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.

The US House of Representatives has supported a renewal of AGOA, but South Africa may not be on the list.

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government.

Home Affairs are looking to change the nation’s immigration laws and highlighted the abuse of its retirement visas.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Orlando Pirates have made three big signings this January as they look to win their first league title in more than 13 years.

Former Tyrone goalkeeper Lorcan Quinn says he is taking inspiration from New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth as he chases his own dream of playing in the NFL.

BBC Sport has the pick of a crazy Wildcard Weekend in the NFL and looks forward to the Divisional Round matches with just eight sides left on the road to Super Bowl 60.

Winter Olympic gold medallist Neil Simpson secured his first World Cup podium finish since 2024 by finishing third in the men’s downhill Para-alpine (vision impaired) event in Austria.

Minister Gayton McKenzie has shared a motivational message to learners who have failed matric last year …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 14 January 2026.

Memorable day for Toyota in Saudi Arabia as GR Hilux secures Stage 9 podium lockout.

‘We’re adding one of South Africa’s best young, attacking players to our team,’ said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter.

A Gauteng mother claims police delays allowed her child’s father to leave South Africa without consent, triggering a kidnapping investigation.

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Here’s how South African households can become exempt from paying TV licence fees when they still have a TV.

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

South Africa’s car manufacturers are finally receiving government support to upgrade their facilities to build hybrid and electric vehicles.

Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.

The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services.

Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.

Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.