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The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Weston-super-Mare on Monday, have described her as “the most beautiful little soul”, adding: “Our hearts are broken in a way we never imagined possible.”

Natasha Jonas and more are backing Anthony Joshua to deliver against Jake Paul as the world of boxing gives its predictions for Saturday’s bout.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim condemns the “sense of entitlement” at the club and says players should use criticism as fuel to prove him wrong.

Taptap Send money transfer is reshaping the way the diaspora supports family back home. Sending money to South Africa now comes with zero transfer fees and competitive exchange rates.

A 2-year-old girl was killed in the accident in Limpopo.

DJ Warras was gunned down on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD.

March to March Movement gathered outside Durban City Hall in KZN to demand justice for DJ Warras

More than 5 million people are expected to cross land borders.

Mette-Marit has pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe.

South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.

The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.

South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for the end of the third week in December indicates that motorists can expect an even bigger cut in prices at the pumps.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Four players are banned from ⁠all ⁠football-related activity for several years for their part in match-fixing offences in the A-League.

Great Britain’s Matt Weston has continues his pefect start to the Skeleton World Cup campaign as he takes home gold, while fellow Brit Marcus Wyatt comes second in Sigulda, Latvia.

Bristol City and Millwall are charged by the FA for the mass brawl between players and coaching staff at Ashton Gate.

If Edinburgh turn over high-flying Glasgow Warriors at Hampden on Saturday, it would be a shock on the scale of St Mirren’s cup final win against Celtic.

From 2026, pupils at a Cape Town high school will have to leave their smartphones at home or lock them away during the school day.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 20 December 2025.

Correctional Services says Donovan Moodley must undergo more interventions before parole can be reconsidered in two years.

Electric sibling of the normal Polo will be sold alongside concurrently instead of replacing it at alleged until now.

This year’s bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine.

Samsung Electronics has achieved numerous firsts in mobile camera performance and technology since the pre-smartphone era.

These are the 10 most sought-after cars on the second-hand market in South Africa.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.