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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for transport and human settlements Siboniso Duma said more than 100 people were arrested during road blocks in three areas in KwaZulu-Natal on the Day of Goodwill.

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government’s indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

Under the city’s integrated waste management by-law, it is illegal for any person to drop, throw, discard or deposit litter in a public place, including roads, pavements and open spaces.

The storm has affected parts of the Madadeni EMS base and the Niemeyer Memorial Hospital

Police say the taxi operator dragged the man following an argument.

Authorities says investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collision

Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following a short illness.

Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.

Myanmar’s military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country’s civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan’s Mount Fuji

In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

FirstRand, the owner of FNB and RMB, is offering good value to investors, with the company set to grow in the digital banking space after buying a slice of Dubai-based Optasia.

The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

ANCYL spokesperson Zama Khanyase says President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown support for their call.

Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

The talking points as Cardiff and Ospreys enjoy festive derby wins over Dragons and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.

Hugo Broos has revealed what he and Mohamed Salah spoke about after Egypt’s 2-1 win over Bafana Bafana on Friday.

Captain Ben Stokes says there would be “hell on” if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.

England captain Ben Stokes praises the way his side “held firm” and dealt with the noise surrounding the squad in the build up to the fourth Test before going out and performing as England beat Australia by four wickets in Melbourne to get their first win of the Ashes series.

Bloemfontein’s big-city, small-town vibe is attracting first-time property buyers in their droves. But there’s more to it than that …

The 26-year-old Broadway child star leaves behind a 3-year-old son.

A record number of citizens will apply for the SA smart ID card in 2026, as the old green mamba ID book becomes a relic of the past …

The real Grinch? A video of a Cape Peninsula baboon helping itself to Christmas goodies has gone viral on social media…

‘There were a lot of positives to take from the match,’ said the Bafana right back on the side’s 1-0 loss to Egypt.

Over R1 million has been raised to assist with burial arrangements.

The list, which tracks the world’s richest people, includes Capitec Bank founder, mining giants, Cartier Luxury jewellery founder, and now Le Creuset owner.

The increase in funding limits will allow political parties to attract larger donations.

Choosing a mattress for your guest room, Airbnb, or VRBO rental is challenging. This hybrid is up for it.

In a year that began with a memecoin trading frenzy, stablecoins have emerged as the respectable face of the crypto industry.

In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.

Chery is rapidly expanding in South Africa, with plans to launch two new car brands in early 2026.

You don’t need to be a technical expert or mechanic – simple preparation gets you a long way.

JMC has officially launched the Vigus bakkie in South Africa.

Tyre theft is a massive problem in South Africa, but there are a few simple measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.

Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.