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Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what “sacrifice for our nation means” as the threat from Russia worsens.

Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi scores the equaliser in a dramatic 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, after two quick-fire goals from United’s Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha put the hosts in front.

Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

The couple’s son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.

Three alleged suspects have been killed in a shootout with police at Mbazwana in Northern KZN

The national commemoration of Reconciliation Day will take place at the Ncome Museum.

Action SA have filed criminal charges against the City of Cape Town

The principal was shot and killed at his home after unknown men broke in using an axe

Gunmen killed at least 15 people in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. At least 42 people have been hospitalized.

The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way

Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Deborah Lipstadt who served as Special Envoy for monitoring antisemitism in the Biden administration about the attack on the Jewish community celebrating Chanukah.

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi’s old city centre, officials say.

The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in “violent subversive activities”.

The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.

Cape Town has plans to build a R180 million security wall along the road that has become notorious for violent attacks on motorists.

KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

ANCYL Secretary General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle has confirmed the registration of conference delegates.

Presidency says that South Africa will not ask G20 member countries to boycott the next meeting.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has survived a motion of no confidence brought by the MKP

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says his team can take positives from their 4-4 draw at Manchester United, but that there are also “some things to correct” from the performance.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he and his team “lost two points”, after going 4-3 up against Bournemouth late in the game, only to draw 4-4.

Manchester City will target Marc Guehi next summer, three Premier League clubs are eyeing Daniel Munoz, Manchester United will try to sign Conor Gallagher in January, plus more.

Pep Guardiola proteges Enzo Maresca and Brian Barry-Murphy will reunite when Chelsea face Cardiff City in their EFL Cup quarter-final.

Attorneys who eventually quit tell LA Times they were pushed to conclude university system had violated law

Attorneys with the US Department of Justice have reportedly said they felt pressured to accuse the University of California of discriminating against Jewish students and faculty, at the urging of the Trump administration, in what one lawyer described as a “hit job”.

Nine attorneys, some...

Ofqual issues fines over English proficiency test which some candidates sat at home, A-level Chinese and GCSE English

One of the world’s biggest providers of educational services has been fined more than £2m for a range of serious breaches related to examination standards that could have affected tens of thousands of students.

Pearson, a FTSE 100 listed company, was hit by financial penalties...

The widow of Marius van der Merwe – or ‘Witness D’ at the Madlanga Commission – has shared a heartbreaking post ahead of his funeral.

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Rob Reiner, has been arrested after the director and his wife Michele were found dead on Sunday.

After the death of respected director, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, many tributes have populated social media and traditional media pages alike. But a bizarre ‘tribute’ from US president, Donald Trump, is making headlines.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Gauteng MEC says the killing of Kempton Park principal highlights growing threats facing teachers and school leaders.

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These estates and people carriers are a great alternative to SUVs in South Africa.

How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.