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Josh Baker’s parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.

There were susprise inclusions in the Last 16 of this year’s AFCON as two teams made the cut without winning a single match.

Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

The victims were travelling in a car with an infant when they were ambushed by unknown gunmen.

The arrests were for murder, car-hijacking, possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate festive occasions such as New Year’s Eve.

Eight motorists have been arrested for speeding, with the highest recorded speed at 200 km/h

The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.

Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

“We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music” – residents tell the BBC of militants’ rule.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Hlongwa passed away last week following a short illness.

Political Killings Task Team was disbanded by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

The identities of the 16 teams that have made it to the knockout phase of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 are now confirmed.

Is Mbule’s Bafana place at risk?

Only Southampton’s Adam Armstrong has more second-tier goals this term than Swansea’s Slovenia international.

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SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.

Ring in 2026 in Cape Town with parades, concerts and sport while staying ahead of key road closures with these New Year’s Eve travel tips…

British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been recognised for her contribution to music and drama.

“We have a lack of fluidity and then lack of quality and then lack of creation of chances, ” said AMorim.

“In 2026, we know what we want,” said Arteta after the win against Villa.

Unions and industry warn that rising tariffs from Eskom are crippling energy-intensive smelters and endangering jobs.

Senegal will face either Burkina Faso or Sudan, who play each other in Casablanca on Wednesday.

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The company’s aggregate ownership interest in ChatGPT developer OpenAI is now approximately 11%.

A significant portion of the per-litre price of petrol in South Africa goes to the Road Accident Fund tax and the general fuel levy.

Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.