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Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes.

“Dear Santa, please can I live by Bobbi Bear forever … please also make all my pain go away before Christmas.”This heartbreaking plea from an eight-year-old girl in KwaZulu-Natal.

South African supermarket retailer SPAR is negotiating the sale of its UK business as it narrows its focus to core markets and rolls out new growth formats.

DA urges probe into Joburg’s rising water tanker use, writes to COGTA, Treasury, and Water Dept.

The five appeared in court on charges related to alleged recruitment of people for Russian military.

Extended hours will help citizens, non-citizens and visitors apply for and collect documents.

Shebe Maburna is applying for bail after his arrest last month.

The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.

People gathered in Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree Saturday. It’s the first time it’s happened since the war in Gaza began two years ago.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Guernsey Dairy’s production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

Multichoice will officially delist from the JSE this week after Canal+ successfully squeezed out the remaining shareholders.

The Duke’s Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.

Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

IEC says numerous parties have shown interest as it hosts pre-election workshops for the 2026 polls.

NPA Head Shamila Batohi was cross-examined at inquiry into Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Jerome Damon has questioned the officials’ offside call against Kaizer Chiefs, insisting Da Silva’s first-half goal should have stood.

Arsenal stars Olivia Smith and Stina Balckstenius both feature in the best goals from the weekend’s Women’s Super League action.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadebe has gifted Scott Sakupwanya the Lionel Messi jersey he received after playing against Inter…

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Teachers in England and Wales are burnt-out and barely functioning. Solving that will help young people and their families too

Tis the season to be jolly, unless you’re a teacher, in which case you are most likely a zombified wreck tenuously held together by caffeine and chocolate bars that aren’t even made of chocolate any more.

In the popular imagination, teachers finish at 4pm and have...

Apprentices split their time between training and working – and are paid by their employer.

Christmas shopping doesn’t stop on Christmas Day. Capitalise on the post-Christmas sales with these effective business strategies.

Madumo’s career spans more than three decades, during which she has showcased her talents on both television and radio.

Three suspects identified in the murder of Madlanga commission witness Marius van der Merwe, with one in custody.

Ndilinasho David Joseph was no-show in court on Monday.

All-new second generation model has, for the moment, not been approved for South Africa.

The fight over the future of Hollywood just got nastier, and its outcome could have significant ramifications for DStv.

The new hub aims to equip young people with digital skills, promoting economic opportunities.

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.

Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.

It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.