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The state prosecution is seeking to proceed with Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial after 20 years of delays, regardless of any further delay tactics the former president may employ.

As Ronnie O’Sullivan turns 50, BBC Sport picks out 10 great moments from his career – and it could have been many more.

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu continues with his testimony at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at the Justice Mabandla college in Pretoria on Friday.

A family from Kensington in Cape Town says they are living a nightmare after discovering the grave of their loved one, 72-year-old Lillian Jacobs, was dug open, her coffin forced apart and her gold chain taken at Maitland Cemetery on Friday.

Mamelodi businessman Vusi Mathibela and three others have been convicted of Bozwana’s murder

Bester is challenging his jail conditions and Magudumana is contesting the legality of her arrest.

Men and young people between the ages of 15 and 24 have been urged to get tested for HIV and AIDS

Concern is rising over the issue of reckless and negligent driving during this period.

Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities.

The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

While a few raindrops and thunder do not break a drought, this budget and the government’s recent financial achievements should give sceptics pause.

Ivan Saltzman is stepping down as an executive director at Dis-Chem, with the retail giant taking up a new role on the board.

Massmart COO Dries D’Hooghe revealed that the group is re-evaluating the decision to check till slips at the exit at Makro, Builders Warehouse, and Game stores.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Friday, 5 December 2025.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission…

This follows large-scale looting uncovered at the Tembisa Hospital by the SIU.

On Thursday, he struggled to defend his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team in KZN

Allegations link Oscar Mabuyane to fraud during Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral.

The draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Friday evening. This is the worst possible group scenario for Bafana Bafana …

How do England use artificial intelligence to prepare for penalty shootouts? Rhys Long, the FA’s head of performance insights and analysis, explains all.

As Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks back at the Norway striker’s best moments for Man City.

Here are all the details, as well as what Eben Etzebeth had to say, after being found guilty of making intentional eye contact.

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared her experience doing the ‘Elf on the Shelf’ trend with her kids.

For the first time in ten years, the Mitchells Plain community will ring in the Christmas season tonight with a dazzling festive switch-on.

Only Afrikaner South Africans will be allowed to enter the US as refugees, the Trump administration confirmed this week…

MaMkhize’s collection of branded booze has raked in half a million in another auction this week to recoup her tax debt…

‘Zootropolis 2’ and ‘The Bad Guys 2’ are sequels out now that will supercharge your holiday season. Here’s why every family must watch them.

The Springboks will likely be shifting their focus to the World Cup from next season, despite the new Nations Cup competition kicking off.

The suspicion is that Musk assumed throwing money and talent at the project could overcome the constraints of the ‘rocket equation’.

Black Friday spending trends in South Africa reveal continued growth for digital wallet and virtual card usage.

Frogfoot has acquired the fibre network assets of Infinity Wireless (Pty) Ltd in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure.

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The average car price in America now exceeds R850,000.

This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol when driving to the beach this holiday season.

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

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