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At the halfway point in the season, British and Irish Lions Tommy Freeman, Marcus Smith and Tomos Williams are enduring very different emotions.

If we want a South Africa we are proud of, a country that works, then we cannot remain spectators. We have to become active, good citizens.

South Africa’s rand is poised to end the year with the biggest jump since 2009 as the dollar’s weakness, combined with political stability at home, bolstered the nation’s allure for investors. 

Officers say the suspect is reported to have left the scene holding a handgun.

The three suspects were arrested during police anti-gang violence operations on the Cape Flats.

The arrests followed a shooting incident in which ten patrons were killed at a tavern in Bekkersdal.

Police say the raids form part of broader SAPS efforts to curb gang violence.

The search for the two members continued, this morning at the Komati River in Komatiproot

President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel’s leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

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.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

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

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 29 December 2025.

Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

After a tumultuous 2024, Wales women endured an even more painful 2025, during which they won just one of 10 Tests.

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Today’s news wrap.

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As the US faces challenges to public school funding, activists warn that more people should pay attention to what’s happened in Inglewood, California

Inglewood, California – a few miles east of Los Angeles international airport – is known as the city of champions. The NBA champion Lakers once called Inglewood’s Forum – famously dubbed “the fabulous Forum” by announcer Chick Hearn – home.

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Northgate Shopping Centre in Randburg has confirmed that a section of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall.

Film siren Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 60s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender, has died.

An intense rescue at Miller’s Point by an off-duty lifeguard averted certain tragedy for two children and two adults swept out to sea …

Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, neuroplasticity allows us to reprogram our brains. Here are 7 hacks for doing this in 2026.

Eskom has released its load-reduction schedule, which will be implemented from Monday, 29 December, to Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

In a video, children can be seen sipping alcohol from a bottle.

Authoritarian populism rises as wars multiply, testing our resilience and our future.

Banks and insurers must unify fragmented decisions to manage risk, regulation and customer expectations in real time, writes SAS South Africa’s James MacDonald.

Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.

First Technology Western Cape combines IT procurement, Dell AI PCs and practical automation to help businesses operate faster and smarter.

One of the zodiac’s subtler constellations comes into view on winter evenings, with the moon helping to point the way

You can track down one of the zodiac’s fainter constellations this week. Aries, the ram, lies between Taurus to the east and Pisces to the west. In the northern hemisphere, it is situated at its best during the deep winter months.

Aries is an ancient constellation. It was...

You can buy a Mercedes-Benz bakkie in South Africa, but you won’t find it in showrooms.

One company is responsible for the largest number of vehicle recalls in history.

Vehicle spikings are a dangerous criminal activity to watch out for while travelling this festive season.

Insurance providers go through a thorough process to determine whether to write off your car.