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Sixty years after its original Bulawayo opening, the granddaughter of the original Eskimo Hut owner has brought the popular ice cream to South Africa.

Two bodies were recovered on Friday at Withernsea, with a third person still missing, say police.

The bodies of four more people who died in the fire that killed 40 people at a bar in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve have been identified, cantonal police said.

Gauteng is seeing a resurgence in population and housing demand, a trend that could challenge the Western Cape’s dominance in the property market.

It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones

Bafana Bafana are playing against Cameroon in the AFCON tournament.

BMA says that it has intercepted more than 540 travellers across various ports of entry in Limpopo.

Police have opened two inquest dockets after the discovery of two bodies in Sharpeville.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Eduardo Gamarra, professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America.

Schools in “safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

The Venezuelan president is in custody in New York after he was captured during US strikes on Saturday.

Operation Absolute Resolve, that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, echoes the 1990 U.S. invasion of Panama that brought down Manuel Noriega. But big differences abound.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

These are the most expensive private schools for boys and girls in South Africa for 2026.

TymeBank’s new CEO Cheslyn Jacobs leads one of South Africa’s largest banks, but comes from humble beginnings.

“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.

Wealthy foreign buyers are steadily entrenching themselves along some of South Africa’s wealthiest areas.

The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday

The US says its forces captured Maduro and his wife in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday

Patriotic Alliance is worried about the suspension of senior fire department staff in the George.

Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

Pitso Mosimane could be on his way back to familiar territory as reports suggest Mamelodi Sundowns are considering a sensational reunion.

Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month “under current conditions” and request their matches be moved elsewhere.

Tottenham complete the signing of Chelsea’s Maika Hamano on loan until the end of the season.

Orlando Pirates are reportedly bringing in Andre de Jong leaving no space for Tshegofatso Mabasa to break Tso’s record.

Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners

Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.

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Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.

Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

South Africa ushered in the new year with the birth of 1 669 babies, with renewed concern over an increase in teenage pregnancies.

Gauteng police have raised concern over the continued sale of illicit alcohol at some outlets across the province.

Civil society organisations highlighted what needs to be done in addressing Johannesburg’s water, billing and by-law enforcement issues.

According to the N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the vehicles are passing the following toll gates in extremely high volumes.

“It’s going to sound a bit full of hubris, but I never was worried in that game”.

It may sparkle but the porcelain can harbour harm. Toilets can spread germs faster than you might think. Here’s why.

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.

What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED’s favorite bars worth trying.

The automotive industry has witnessed numerous scandals over the years, but one in particular stands out for its sheer scale and impact.

These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results