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Fourteen tournament debutants in Broos’s squad means there are a number of players having to find their feet quickly.

Having started playing at an early age, he has grown from a passionate golfer to one of the country’s most dedicated club managers.

KwaNoxolo tavern owner was arrested earlier last week for operating with a fraudulent liquor licence

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.

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.

It’s been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

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.

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.

Dom Hyam heads back to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day believing Wrexham must improve their away form in 2026 if they are to earn a Championship play-off place.

How much do you remember about Prem and Premiership Women’s Rugby in 2025? Try our BBC Sport quiz.

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.

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…

Two bakkies and a taxi collided on the R61 near Beyele outside of Mthatha at around 10am on Wednesday.

Corné Rahl and Siya Masuku also return to the Sharks 23, named on a bench filled with exciting youngsters and experienced heads.

Vincent Tshituka says the Sharks are feeling confident they can turn their season around after their last two wins.

For many, the minstrels’ parade has become a proud assertion of this community’s unique heritage and identity.

By 2026, liquidity has become one of the most decisive factors separating amateur crypto traders from professionals. While retail users often focus on promotions or headline fees, experienced traders prioritize something far more fundamental: the ability to enter and exit positions efficiently, consistently, and at scale. In fast-moving crypto markets, liquidity isn’t just about convenience […]

Groupe Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery have struck a last-minute agreement to keep channels like CNN on DStv.

Canal+ has reached a last-minute deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, announcing that it has signed a multi-year, multi-territory agreement.

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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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.