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Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson’s specialist to get in touch.

Limpopo premier tells undocumented foreigners found with fraudulent papers to respect SA law

Hot conditions can be expected on Wednesday over the north of the province.

The suspected robbers are alleged to have robbed a tavern owner at gunpoint.

A video showing a woman allegedly giving alcohol to minors on Christmas Day has sparked outrage.

Animal Anti-Cruelty’s Bronwyn Ablett says fireworks cause trauma for animals.

Bangladesh is mourning the death of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who died Tuesday.

Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country’s currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

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.

The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.

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

Hlongwa’s funeral service is being held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg in Johannesburg.

Dikeledi Magadzi will be laid to rest on Saturday in Polokwane, Limpopo.

At the time of his death Hlongwa, was facing corruption and money laundering charges.

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

Daine Klate has clapped for Orlando Pirates’ flying start to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns, but believes Kaizer Chiefs’ return would take SA football even higher.

Danny Rohl has Rangers “right in the mix” for the Scottish Premiership title before Saturday’s mouth-watering Old Firm derby at Celtic.

Celtic hirple into Saturday’s second league Old Firm derby of the season knowing Rangers can move level on points with a win.

BBC Sport picks out five highlights to keep an eye on in the New Year’s Day fixture list.

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 champion jockey Oisin Murphy will ride Eight On Eighteen.

Hunt said he was committed to bringing silverware to the club.

The Vaal Dam will close the year considerably fuller than the crisis-level it was at last year.

Police confirmed that a ballistic report linked a seized firearm to the mass shooting.

The National Consumer Commission is monitoring Temu’s advertising and marketing practices in South Africa.

The United States’ plan for dealing with Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change.

The carmaker is on course for its second consecutive decline in annual vehicle sales.

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.

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.