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World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) icon John Cena has officially retired from professional wrestling after more than two decades, ending his remarkable career with his final match at Saturday night’s Main Event in Washington DC. He faced fellow WWE star

South African authorities have confiscated hundreds of millions in counterfeit goods across the country as it attempts to crack down on the illicit trade.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the national commemoration of Reconciliation Day at the Ncome Museum in the Nquthu local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.

Adv Shamila Batohi refused to continue testifying, saying she needed to obtain proper legal counsel

The Johannesburg-bound lanes at the accident scene are closed and traffic is being diverted.

Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the National Commemoration of Reconciliation

Officers have been deployed to hotspots to ensure compliance: RTMC spokesperson, Simon Zwane

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, “Slow Poison.” The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda’s struggle for independence.

A mass shooting that left 15 people dead at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” authorities said Tuesday.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Australian gun control advocate Rebecca Peters about the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting and gun control in Australia.

A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s police said Tuesday.

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi’s old city centre, officials say.

The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in “violent subversive activities”.

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a sizeable cut to pricing in the new year.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

On November 13, 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg with only 23 producing required documents.

KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

Australian Para-athlete Nicholas Hum, who won bronze in long jump at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021, dies at the age 32.

The rugby community has been left reeling after the tragic death of former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke.

The ATP introduces a new extreme heat rule from 2026 which will allow players on the men’s tour to take a 10-minute cooling break during best-of-three sets singles matches.

Gaston Sirino’s contract with Kaizer Chiefs is set to expire soon but will Amakhosi keep the South America despite limited game time?

South Africa’s power utility is assessing a coastal site near a critically-endangered African penguin colony for a new nuclear power plant.

If you’re one of the lucky South Africans who have received a Christmas bonus, here’s how you can spend it responsibly.

Forget the festive lights – the City of Cape Town has been spending most of its time (and budget) on streetlight maintenance.

US actress Angelina Jolie has revealed her double mastectomy scars in a photo shoot for Time France magazine.

The Stormers will be eager to keep their unbeaten run going when they welcome the Lions to Cape Town for their URC clash.

‘Obviously last week there was a lot of talk going around and we don’t need that,’ said the Bafana captain.

Both models will officially enter production in 2027.

Santaco has condemned the taxi patrols’ conduct, emphasising that they are not authorised to stop private vehicles.

When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would “shape the futures of millions of people”

Rubicon’s head of e-mobility Hilton Musk believes that paying to charge an EV in public should be as simple as paying for fuel.

These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.

The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.