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According to the country’s acting police minister, a large portion of weapons is smuggled in from neighbouring countries.

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

Premier Ntuli has visited the scene of the building collapse in Verulam, Durban.

Police have officially declared the attack as a terrorist incident.

Police are hunting suspects after a family was attacked in a night robbery, outside Polokwane.

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.

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

The party believes the Gazette introduces policy directions that exceed the minister’s authority

South Africa will not boycott the summit if it’s excluded from participating.

Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s Megan Keith finishes second behind Italy’s Nadia Battocletti in the women’s race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to join Dutch giants Ajax on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

England’s men finish their four match leg of the FIH Pro League in Dublin with a 3-2 defeat by Belgium.

Nick Griggs produces a dominant performance to take the gold medal in the men’s under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.

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...

Training and qualifications body, acquired by private Greek firm in October, to become ‘leaner organisation’

The training and qualifications body City & Guilds is shrinking its UK workforce as part of a £22m cost-cutting drive after it was acquired by a private Greek business in October.

Founded in 1878 by the City of London and a group of 16 livery companies, the original institute developed a...

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.

The NSRI urges caution this summer beach season as fatalities start to add up. And it warns of an unlikely contributing factor …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 15 December 2025.

Dirco strongly criticised the nature of the attack, which appeared to target worshippers during a religious celebration.

The police are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward immediately.

Police discovered detonators and blasting cartridges during routine roadblock operation.

Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

The innovative smart baby monitor ecosystem adds a tablet to its lineup. Is it worth overlooking some quirks?

These are the three key figures at Eskom which have received widespread praise for the power utility’s much-improved fortunes in 2024 and 2025.

Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.

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.

King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.