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Economist Dawie Roodt said the headline figures of South Africa’s government debt burden does not paint the whole picture, as municipal debt and state-owned enterprises have become significant liabilities.

Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

After accusing a podcaster of racist remarks, Gayton McKenzie found himself on the receiving end of similar accusations.

The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

These included the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for the Athlone Court murder.

The NSRI rescued several people at sea and is searching for a missing teenager.

A clean-up operation of a crash on Warden and Villiers, in the Free State is under way.

A man tried to rob a woman of her cellphone with a knife on Table Mountain National Park.

Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis.

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as “a Christmas present” – contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.

Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

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.

South Africa’s listed property sector has outperformed several international markets, and is expected to deliver sustained returns for investors.

While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.

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.

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’

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

More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Former Orlando Pirates and Jomo Cosmos midfielder Eugene Zwane says Irvin Khoza’s sons should be given credit.

Match of the Day’s Wayne Rooney analyses why Unai Emery’s second-half substitutions were so impactful as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney praises the performance and development of Florian Wirtz after he scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

The 2026 maternal support grant aims to extend child support to pregnant women to prevent issues within the first 1 000 days. Here’s why …

Siya Kolisi reacts to alleged girlfriend Rachel John’s ‘a day in a life in South Africa’ video amid rumours of their romance.

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 four South African sides will return to the field this weekend in two derbies, in Cape Town and Durban.

Police suspect that many were involved in the heist due to the coordinated nature of the attack and the fact that four getaway vehicles were used

Ryan Rickelton has accepted whatever may happen, when the Proteas squad for the T20 World Cup is named early next year.

The message is right but Zuma is perhaps not the right person to deliver it

The proportion of BitTorrent traffic on one major South African ISP’s network has more than doubled relative to total traffic in 2025, while the contribution of real-time streaming has declined.

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

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.

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