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There were 25,423 murders recorded during the 2024/25 fiscal year.

The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

A recent court case has confirmed that homeowners and community schemes can bypass CSOS and take disputes directly to court, ending years of uncertainty and strengthening legal options.

The AbaThembu nation has been thrust into an internal dispute after the controversial recent visit of King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo to Israel.

Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola is being cross examined by defense lawyer Lot Ramusi.

Santaco in Gauteng is concerned about taxi violence in the province.

Adv Ravele says it was not correct for the Presidency to withdraw Prince Mphephu’s certificate

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.

The fighters led by the CIA found themselves spiraling into despair because of what they saw as bureaucratic neglect and abandonment by the U.S. government. Among their ranks was Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man charged with killing one National Guard soldier and seriously injuring a second after opening fire on them in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

The National Minimum Wage Commission has recommended that bottom-line pay for workers in South Africa be hiked by a little over headline CPI next year.

The latest PayInc Economic Index points to a continued positive trajectory for South Africa, with the economy showing resilience despite a year of challenges.

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says that Washington is open to extending AGOA and excluding South Africa, saying the country is a “unique problem”.

US President Donald Trump says he will not be inviting SA to the Miami meeting.

The NA adopted a report that establishes a committee that will play oversight over the Presidency.

The Oversight Committee will give MPs a dedicated mechanism to scrutinise the Presidency’s work

Ntshavheni says employment increased by 248 000 jobs in the third quarter of this year.

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson will bid to win Britain’s first Winter Olympic figure skating medal since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in 1994.

Springbok star Eben Etzebeth has posted a lengthy and heartfelt social media message about the incident that led to a lengthy ban.

All Blacks wing Sevu Reece will join French side Perpignan next season provided the Catalan club retains its place in the Top 14.

Joe Heyes resented being on England’s tour of New Zealand last year. This year the prop has become a central figure in a team that beat the All Blacks.

Homeowners in eThekwini Municipality should prepare for an important update coming in early 2026. Here’s what to expect…

Solidarity is claiming a significant union win after it was ruled in court that Heineken Beverages discriminated against striking workers …

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said South Africa must stick to its own path and national strategies.

16 channels will go dark in 21 days as the fight for Warner Bros Discovery continues.

The show premiered on 6 December 2025, but some viewers have found it underwhelming compared with the previous season.

A young Lions squad will be hunting a win over Newcastle Red Bulls in their Challenge Cup second round match in England on Saturday.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has slammed reports that the State Security Agency was breached by Chinese hackers.

As SMEs gear up for their most important trading window of the year, TymeBank says the data points to a summer of real opportunity, but only for businesses that are funded and ready to move early.

One day, this remote might control all of our gadgets. That day is not today.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is said to be looking to raise more than $25-billion through a public listing in 2026.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.