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South Africa’s economy has dramatically underperformed its emerging market peers due to poor policy, corruption, and collapsing state capacity, leaving the country far smaller, poorer, and less competitive than it should be.

England’s innings gets off to a horror start, as Australia take three early wickets to leave the visitors on 8-3 inside the first five overs on day one of the foruth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Due to a decline in rail logistics, there is an overwhelming amount of heavy trucks on South African roads, which is contributing to a spike in fatal accidents.

Some DRC citizens had a church service in Mahikeng with their countrymen to celebrate Christmas

The Lebombo Border Gate is experiencing an influx of travellers most of them being Mozambicans.

The first 2025 Christmas baby was welcomed at Elim hospital in Limpopo, at midnight.

‘No person may consume, brew, store or sell any alcohol at city-owned parks or public open spaces.’

President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.

As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative.

The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

Russia’s ghost fleet of sanctions-busting oil tankers are using the Turkish-controlled Bosphorus to reach the Black Sea, causing headaches for Turkey.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Home Affairs is amending the nation’s immigration laws – 8 years after a ruling from the Constitutional Court.

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South Africans can expect a modest salary increase in 2026.

Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

It argues that the plans threaten marine life and could negatively impact the tourism sector

Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

Josh Tongue takes five wickets for 45 runs as Australia finish their first innings 152 all out on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Brydon Carse takes the wicket of Mitchell Starc after replays showed the England bowler narrowly avoided his foot being over the line, as Australia fall to 152-8 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Cameron Green is made to rue his hesitation between the wickets as the Australian batter is run out by Brydon Carse at the non-striker’s end for 17, leaving Australia 143-7 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Ben Stokes takes the wicket of Alex Carey as his ball towards the leg side is played by the Australian batter straight into the hands of Zak Crawley at leg slip as Australia fall to 91-6 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Retirees with ‘fantastic hunger for education’ taking part in university organised events in record numbers

Record numbers of Swedish retirees are enrolling in a university run “by pensioners for pensioners” amid increased loneliness and a growing appetite for learning and in-person interactions.

Senioruniversitet, a national university that collaborates with Sweden’s adult education...

Kateryna Endeberia says teachers made the ‘hurtful’ request when she had difficulty with other subjects

A Ukrainian refugee has been forced to drop out of sixth-form college after she said she was put under pressure to study Russian.

Kateryna Endeberia moved to Stoke-on-Trent after fleeing Ukraine in 2022, after the start of Russia’s invasion.

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King Charles III recorded his fourth Christmas from Westminster Abbey.

Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend Rachel John shared her plans for Christmas this year… is the Springboks captain included?

One of the reasons Siya Kolisi left The Sharks was to spend more time with family, where is his alleged girlfriend from?

The attacks come after Trump berated Nigeria in October and November

The yellow 2 level warning for severe thunderstorms that was issued on Christmas Day remains in place

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The Kruger National Park is home to a luxurious hotel situated on an old railway bridge overlooking a river.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.