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Jonathan Carley, 65, attended a wreath-laying service in Llandudno on 9 November.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme said it has completed all funding decisions for the 2026 academic year before universities and colleges reopen.

Two people were killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal in the early hours on Monday.

A High Court in December dismissed the Regulator’s bid to halt the publication of results in papers.

Two suspects one of them believed to be a well-known businessman have been killed in a shootout

NPR’s A Martinez talks to Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center about the Zaporizhzhia power plant and its importance in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Sudan recounts devastating scenes and stories of horrific violence after her team gained access to a city in the embattled Darfur region.

The future of Venezuela is uncertain after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The vice president is now in charge, but she hasn’t indicated she’ll fall in step with President Trump.

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.

South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, with an on-time score that surpasses that of the world’s official number one in the rankings.

The Department of Basic Education has slammed the VF Plus for questioning the integrity of the 2025 matric exams.

The latest Braai Index indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable—but meat prices are still shooting up.

Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reacted after his side were eliminated in the AFCON round of 16 by Cameroon.

Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu joins the Cadillac team as reserve driver for their debut season in 2026.

Former Red Bull head of strategy Will Courtenay starts his role as McLaren’s sporting director as Formula 1 returns to work after its winter break.

Premier League giants Manchester United have sacked Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge.

Chris says a lack of placements for children being taken into care shows the strain on the system.

The Limpopo-born hitmaker survived a serious car crash while travelling to perform, leaving fans shaken

At its weakest since 1994, the ANC now governs alongside other political parties.

‘The intensity, the atmosphere and the travel are completely different but also inspiring,’ he said.

Get that coffee rush in a cup! Cherries, vanilla and espresso, perfectly frothed.

Temu’s speedy customs clearance on well-priced products from China is one of the reasons it remains a popular online shopping platform in South Africa.

Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.

Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.

Confusion in the electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko plugs and sockets are banned. This is not true.

Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.

Motorists are starting the new year with a considerable reduction in the price of petrol and diesel.

Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun has warned of a tough year ahead for the global auto industry.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

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