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The Border Management Authority disrupted smuggling activities at the Beitbridge port of entry during its 2025/26 festive season operations, seizing illicit goods worth R900,000.

This latest incident is another chapter in deteriorating US-South African diplomatic relations.

Four people died while four others have been injured

Polokwane court to rule on Shebe Maburna’s bail application

Ekurhuleni EMS found two units ablaze after responding to an early morning structural fire call.

Minister Dean Macpherson briefs the media on the outcome of Verulam building collapse

A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney, Australia, this week for the first funerals for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

After a ceasefire that has lasted more than two months, the U.S. is pushing for a lasting peace in Gaza.

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon face end of decades-old mission despite regular attacks by Israel breaking year-old ceasefire.

The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Annual consumer price inflation eased in November, beating economist expectations—but rising meat prices are not slowing down.

The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he got a “bit of luck” after admitting he’d thought he’d hit been caught on the opening day of the third Test between Australia and England. Carey was given not out on the field of play, after the “Snicko” technology appeared to reprieve him; a decision the operator of the technology said was an “error” following the day’s play in Adelaide.

Brooke and Jackson Warne are playing matchmaker for their mother, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin emerging as a potential suitor.

Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year’s Winter Games in Italy.

Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday

We are also getting first reactions from members of the European Parliament.

Sandro Gozi, an Italian politician elected to European Parliament from France, welcomed the agreement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+, saying it was “excellent news”.

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We’d like to hear from people who think they may want to participate in the programme from 2027 and those who have taken part in the past

The Erasmus scheme, officially called Erasmus+, is to reopen after the government announced an agreement to rejoin the student exchange programme.

British students and staff will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027. They will be...

Celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season at Kirstenbosch this week with the dazzling Cape Town Carols concert!

‘I have no hard feelings. All I can do is to keep working hard,’ he said.

The provincial government stated it was busy with legal proceedings against the building’s owners at the time of the collapse.

While economists expected inflation to drift slowly higher over the next few months, inflation for November surprised everyone.

This is TechCentral’s list of the top international newsmakers in the tech industry in 2025, a year that was shaped by geopolitics.

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The refreshed Honda FIT brings a bold design, surprising cabin space, and fuel efficiency to the compact hatch segment.

The new Captur is Renault’s flagship SUV in South Africa.

We used Press Pulse to compare several of the most popular e-hailing services in South Africa.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.