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Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah.

Nick Woltemade’s own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

Traffic authorities are conducting high visibility patrols and roadblocks.

Advocate Shamila Batohi is expected to appear before the Nkabinde Inquiry on Monday.

Outata Kambule, is an artist inspired by South African history

Minibus taxis are by far the most commonly used mode of public transport in the country

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, speaks about the challenges and unexpected joys of playing music while stationed in Antarctica.

Chileans head to the polls on Sunday, and an arch-conservative pledging mass migrant expulsions is strongly favored over his leftist opponent.

We’re following the latest on the shooting in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 people were killed as shooters targeted celebrants at a Hanukkah celebration.

Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.

Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

In South Africa, while families plan their December holidays, criminals are planning their entries.

South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.

East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

Magwenya says there is more evidence to be heard at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Eugene Modise has been re-elected as the ANC’s Regional Chairperson of Tshwane.

Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

Jayden Schaper hit the shot of his life to beat Shaun Norris in their playoff and win the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Royal Johannesburg.

nder the management of Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates appear to be performing better than they ever did under Jose Riveiro.

Coach Hugo Broos will be hoping the overseas-based contingent in his AFCON 2025 squad can gel with the local stars.

Bafana Bafana are in action on Boxing Day in the 2025 AFCON against the might of Mohamed Salah and a quality Egypt side.

Group asks Keir Starmer for help to persuade Ghanaian government to pay backlog of tuition fees and living allowances

Students from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported after being stranded by their own government without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments.

The group representing more than 100 doctoral students has petitioned Downing Street and Keir...

As the exam regulator consults about introducing onscreen exams amid complaints of hand fatigue, a young aspiring journalist goes head-to-head with a self-professed expert

This week it was reported that students could soon be sitting their end-of-year exams on laptops after pupils complained of hand fatigue, saying their muscles “are not strong enough”.

With Ofqual preparing to launch a public...

John Steenhuisen has trended online after Uber Eats revealed how one South African spent almost half a million on takeaway food this year.

Outspoken muso The Kiffness has accused DIRCO of being behind an alleged plan to ‘cancel’ his upcoming Kirstenbosch Gardens concert.

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

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The Bulls fringe players were always going to find things difficult, but let themselves down with a poor second half performance.

Aiden Markram hit 61 runs to put up a fight for the SA team, but he did not receive enough assistance.

These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.