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A man and his wife in Fulton County were stopped by a sheriff while dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus.

Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.

Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.

Police also confiscated all the alcohol after they arrested the owner of the tarven.

Gordon Adams of Plooysburg was arrested after allegedly attacking his 20-year-old ex-girlfriend.

At Wentworth Hospital, Simelane launched 44 ambulances valued at R86 million to boost emergency care

The road has been closed for traffic and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.

The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

French magazine Jeune Afrique has ranked four South African cities among the top 30 most attractive destinations on the continent for quality of life and investment.

Data from the Department of Public Service and Administration show that over 37,800 government employees are millionaires.

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Engineering and construction giant Murray & Roberts Holdings has delivered its final message to shareholders as it announces it last day on the JSE, and the next steps of its liquidation in 2026.

Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Ulster make six changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship game against Connacht at Dexcom Stadium.

Sudan’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is “bringing hope” to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.

In an exclusive interview with BBC Sheffield, Sheffield Wednesday bidder David Storch shares his vision for the club.

These Springboks players are set to massive moves both in and out of South Africa. Here’s an update on all confirmed – and likely – deals.

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are a picture of wedded bliss after becoming husband and wife.

Left your gift shopping too late? These affordable last-minute gift ideas are thoughtful and perfect for late sleepers.

British comedian Russell Brand will appear in court in January 2026 to face two new charges of rape and sexual assault.

Andile and her partner recently celebrated eight years together.

Post-mortem results lead to inquest being converted into a murder investigation near Bethlehem.

When the denominator is set to drinkers only, South Africa is the 5th highest in the world, with an average of about 30 litres per drinker annually.

‘Corruption must never be allowed to replace holiness.’

Upgrade your loved one’s home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun.

Apple, Michigan taxpayers, and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away.

Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.

Rising computer memory prices make it difficult to build a gaming PC offering performance close to the PlayStation 5 Pro for cheaper than the console in South Africa in late 2025.

South Africa received 15 new bakkies this year, including two double cabs with first-of-their-kind powertrains.

WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.