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Ibrahima Seck, 14, ran to a nearby house asking for help and named his attackers, the trial heard

The famous couple turned up at the restaurant in Leicestershire while visiting the area to see a show.

Banksy confirms a mural in Bayswater and is thought to be behind a second work in central London.

Police raided a Wepener farm, arresting two men and seizing dagga worth R780 000 during operation.

The festive season preliminary report shows a decline in fatalities.

Gauteng records 137 deaths from 124 road crashes, prompting safety push.

Gunmen stormed a Saulsville shebeen, killing 12 people and injuring 13 in a deadly mass shooting.

The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.

Thomas M is accused of stealing solider silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France’s presidential palace. 

The DOJ has released more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And, NPR finds a rise in the number of immigrants without legal status who aren’t showing up to immigration court.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says that South Africa’s tax to GDP ratio is the highest it has ever been, with taxpayers struggling under the worst tax burden on record.

The ‘secret’ R54 billion settlement deal between power utility Eskom and energy regulator Nersa has been nixed by the High Court, until the public has been sufficiently consulted.

Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

KZN National Freedom Party Chairperson, Mbali Shinga has been placed on immediate suspension

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett discusses his father’s death in October to help raise awareness of mental health issues.

A Italian league match in Australia between AC Milan and Como will no longer take place following football sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation, says Serie A.

The wait is finally over. Bafana Bafana kick off Afcon 2025 against Angola at the Stade de Marrakech. Here’s Hugo Broos’ starting line up.

Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes’ injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out?

The Department of Fisheries has defended its decision to reduce West Coast rock lobster quotas for some independent fishers.

Sharksfest fans spent a fortune in Uber rides home after a drastic surge following the fan festival in Durban…

An ultra-luxury 7-star EDITION hotel has been confirmed for Cape Town, marking the brand’s first presence on the African continent.

The SIU said Minnie Dlamini received the funds unlawfully from a non-profit organisation that had received a grant from the NLC.

Rainy weather is expected for Christmas, but an indoor celebration does not have to kill the festive vibe when everyone can game together.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 23 December 2025.

South Africa’s shifting summer weather is forcing homeowners to rethink how they maintain their properties to minimise storm damage.

The answers to today’s problems

Earlier today I set you the following set of numerical challenges to celebrate the arrival of 2026.

Auld lang signs

Five 9s

Six 8s.

Six 7s.

Six 6s.

Four 5s.

Six 4s.

Four 3s.

Four 2s.

a partridge in a pair tree. (Only joking)

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The company made 80 times as many reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children during the first six months of 2025 as it did in the same period a year prior.

South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

TopAuto offers unmatched reach for brands looking to influence South Africa’s most active motoring consumers.

Motorists and rental companies are avoiding cars with this feature over safety concerns.

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.

Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.