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Saracens’ ill-discipline proves costly as they fall to a 28-23 Investec Champions Cup defeat by the Sharks in torrential rain in Durban.

The Pentagon said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was “engaged and killed”.

There was a big banner on the east side of this iconic venue mounted by Orlando Pirates supporters which read ‘Thank You TLB’ in tribute to departing defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme.

Authorities continue to encourage road safety amid festive season accidents

Community members have called on men to protect women and children amid arson victim burial

There are reports that a 5th body may have been spotted at the Verulam temple

Plans are under way to establish a temporary one-stop processing facility to ease congestion.

The monarch revealed the positive outlook in a recorded message broadcast on British television as part of a campaign to promote screening, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.

Japan is learning what life is life under a megaquake watch. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismology Lab, about what it means.

There are tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to end the Ukraine war. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University about what’s fueling these political divisions.

Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,490 in the third quarter of the year.

The Department of Transport and other stakeholders have issued a serious warning about South Africa’s most dangerous routes as millions prepare to take to the roads for the festive season.

More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

The party believes the Gazette introduces policy directions that exceed the minister’s authority

South Africa will not boycott the summit if it’s excluded from participating.

The ANC and the SACP’s close relationship began with shared goals in the 1950s

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike tells Final Score he looks up to players like Mohamed Salah, who returned off the bench today and assisted him for his second goal against Brighton

England beat Jamaica 80-37 in the first day of the Vitality Netball Horizon Series. The second game can be watched on Sunday, 14 December, 14:00-15:45 GMT on iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

Sale Sharks clinch an impressive bonus-point win against Clermont Auvergne to boost their hopes of qualifying from Pool One of the Champions Cup.

England striker Alessia Russo was at the heart of Arsenal’s WSL win at Everton – a reminder to doubters of how indispensable she is.

A Woolworths customer made a creepy discovery in her pre-packed salad – a dead frog! Take a look at the trending video…

The average rent per province across South Africa varies greatly and shows some remarkable disparities. Here’s why …

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

A total of R60 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 13 December 2025.

The placement challenges are concentrated in specific districts across Gauteng, with Ekurhuleni North experiencing the most significant strain.

The Stormers were the side hanging on for the half-time whistle.

Sifiso Luthuli and Boitumelo Radiopane came off the bench to score the winning goals in the second half.

Psychiatry professor theorizes that the difference is related to how the substances interact with areas of the brain

A recent review of alternative treatments for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) indicates that psychedelic treatments show promise for the disorder while cannabis does not.

Dr Michael Van Ameringen, a psychiatry professor at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and lead...

December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.

The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.