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Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson’s specialist to get in touch.

Limpopo premier tells undocumented foreigners found with fraudulent papers to respect SA law

A suspect appeared in an Atteridgeville court on 12 counts of murder, 13 of attempted murder.

Hot conditions can be expected on Wednesday over the north of the province.

The suspected robbers are alleged to have robbed a tavern owner at gunpoint.

A video showing a woman allegedly giving alcohol to minors on Christmas Day has sparked outrage.

Bangladesh is mourning the death of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who died Tuesday.

Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country’s currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

“We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music” – residents tell the BBC of militants’ rule.

South Africa is moving toward a fully digital identity system, signalling the end of an era for the iconic green ID book.

The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Brian Hlongwa’s funeral is underway at Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg.

Hlongwa’s funeral service is being held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg in Johannesburg.

Dikeledi Magadzi will be laid to rest on Saturday in Polokwane, Limpopo.

At the time of his death Hlongwa, was facing corruption and money laundering charges.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Argentina second row Franco Molina for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy admits rugby is “getting slow” but he does not feel the game is in need of a radical overhaul to ensure it is an exciting spectacle for fans.

Daine Klate has clapped for Orlando Pirates’ flying start to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns, but believes Kaizer Chiefs’ return would take SA football even higher.

Danny Rohl has Rangers “right in the mix” for the Scottish Premiership title before Saturday’s mouth-watering Old Firm derby at Celtic.

SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.

Ring in 2026 in Cape Town with parades, concerts and sport while staying ahead of key road closures with these New Year’s Eve travel tips…

Plettenberg Bay is all the rage when it comes to soaking up the pumping party vibes and golden beaches while celebrating New Year’s Eve.

British champion jockey Oisin Murphy will ride Eight On Eighteen.

Hunt said he was committed to bringing silverware to the club.

The bioscience startup has attracted billions in investment – and a flurry of criticism, but founder tells the Guardian plans to bring back the woolly mammoth will not be derailed

Death and taxes are supposed to be the things we can depend on in this life. But in 2025, the American entrepreneur Ben Lamm sold much of the world on the idea that death did not, after all, need to be for ever.

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Analysis shows obscure and barely-used choices, drawn from online slang, do not stand the test of time

If you have seen a news story declaring 2025’s chosen “word of the year” in recent weeks, you might be forgiven for asking yourself: what, another one?

Depending on which dictionary you turn to, the chosen term this year was either Collins’ “vibe coding”, “parasocial” from Cambridge...

The National Consumer Commission is monitoring Temu’s advertising and marketing practices in South Africa.

The United States’ plan for dealing with Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change.

South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

The carmaker is on course for its second consecutive decline in annual vehicle sales.

Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.