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Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Phuket, shortly after the incident last week.

The U.S. will convene a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies starting on Monday to kick off planning for next year.

South Africa’s major cities are blessed with infinite potential, however we continue to regress due to financial mismanagement and poor planning.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube briefs the media

Maburna is facing nine counts, including three counts of attempted murder, robbery

19 taxi operators arrested in connection with taxi violence in the Malamulele-Giyani route, Limpopo

The department says the breach was detected through its internal monitoring and oversight systems.

Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.

The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

A prominent shogi player says current rules force players to choose between their children and careers.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Animal welfare organisations work under increasing financial pressure, shrinking donations, and rising operational demands.

Guernsey Electricity says it plans to set out “a clear pathway for tariff reform”.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 11 December 2025.

As the festive season approaches, many South Africans are looking forward to travel, rest, and celebrations.

He was addressing the media yesterday at the ANC’s four-day National General Council.

MDB chair says communities were invited to submit proposals on how wards should be constituted.

Kashe-Katiya believes the SACP should ideally remain central to discussions on the NDR.

Tottenham players including Bethany England, Kit Graham, Jessica Naz and Lena Gunning-Williams share their confessions, including unpopular opinions and their team-mate icks.

Kaizer Chiefs may have improved defensively. However, their inability to finish chances is a familiar failing that isn’t a huge surprise.

Eddie Jones will coach Japan at Rugby World Cup 2027 after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed second year back in charge.

Football club owner Rob Smethurst discusses how Macclesfield FC contributed to overcoming a personal struggle with addiction.

No parent should worry about their child’s safety while they work. But a crisis in our early-years sector is shielding predators such as Vincent Chan

I remember those initial heart-wrenching days and weeks leaving my daughter, aged nine months, at the nursery. She was distraught as I left, and I – like so many parents – headed off to work feeling guilty for leaving her, wondering if I was...

Qualifications watchdog launches consultation amid complaints from pupils about writing fatigue in exams

Students could be sitting some of their GCSEs and A-levels on a laptop by the end of the decade, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

Amid complaints from pupils of writing fatigue in exams because their hand muscles “are not strong enough”, Ofqual is launching a three-month...

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Siya Kolisi, has released a preview of her documentary, diving into her inner thoughts and moments that challenged her.

Are you driving this festive season? If so, let’s use historical toll-road data to prepare you for the best and worst days to travel …

Here’s the latest outlook for SASSA Old-Age grants in the New Year, with beneficiaries encouraged to spend frugally over Christmas …

Analysts warn that unpaid salaries signal a deeper organisational decline within the ruling party.

André Esterhuizen reaches a major milestone for his boyhood club this weekend, when he plays his 100th international game for the Sharks.

Fikile Mbalula told the media that the management staff at Luthuli House has not been paid.

The Discovery Bank and Luno partnership enables Discovery Bank clients to manage their Luno crypto wallets directly in the bank’s mobile app.

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Several European automakers are preparing to give cars with a combustion engine a new lease on life, based on expectations that the EU will walk back its impending ban.

Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.