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Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

Ramaphosa assessed flood damage as over 1 300 homes were hit, while authorities monitor heavy rains.

A scholar transport vehicle carrying pupils collided with a a truck this morning.

The crash in that happened in Vanderbijlpark claimed the lives of 13 learners. 

Five men are currently on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain.

Garavani built one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. His clients included royalty, Hollywood stars, and first ladies.

“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,” Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies

Two South African private schools have been ranked among the world’s top 150 in the 2025/26 Schools Index.

Two videographers give viewers a look inside the spooky R3.5 billion Villa shopping centre in Pretoria, which has been deserted for 15 years.

Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

BBC Sport NI looks at the Irish Football Association’s protracted search to find Tanya Oxtoby’s replacement as Northern Ireland Women’s manager, almost three months on from the Australian leaving the role.

Holders Chelsea will take on Manchester United in the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup – a repeat of last year’s final.

Arthur Sales and Brayan Leon scored in Mamelodi Sundowns’ 2-0 win over Orbit College to take top spot in the Betway Premiership.

Under-pressure Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank says he has the support of the club’s board, as they prepare to take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Though Labour’s voters are more likely to be the educated middle-classes, its focus must be fighting inequality. We know Farage’s party will only enrich the wealthy

Class politics is back, as if it ever went away. Robert Jenrick declares that Tories are toffs and “the divide in British politics has become Reform’s workers party versus the Tory posh party”. He says the Tories are so “out...

Mom insisted I needed a ‘free-form education’ outside public school. After four years of loneliness, I gave up hope that someone would get me out

“Every mother in the world wishes her kid wouldn’t grow up so fast.”

Mom laughs as she holds me close.

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Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and others are suing The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday’s publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering practices.

South Africans believe US psychic Kandis Starr – whose comments about Joslin Smith went viral – has contacted the ‘spirit’ of Thomas Sithole.

Goals from Arthur Sales and debutant Brayan León ensured a winning start to the new year for the reigning champions.

The round robin stage of the SA20 season is now done, with just the play-offs to be contested over the coming days.

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Sub-R300,000 models are one of the most popular segments in South Africa’s car market.

Isuzu has upgraded its local manufacturing efforts alongside its major panel supplier.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?