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The children’s commissioner says children are “crying out” for family time over the festive break.

Joe Root avoids being given out for one after review shows an edge behind drops just short of Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey, with England 42-3, still 329 runs behind Australia’s first innings score of 371 on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

DJ Warras was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon.

MMC Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of DJ Warras

Eastern Cape Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, condemns the shooting incident of eight people in Gqeberha

Johannesburg Water says measures are in place to support residents still experiencing water issues.

The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.

Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.

A Chinese man who filmed alleged detention camps in China faces possible deportation to Uganda under the Trump administration.

European Union leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to decide on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s war effort.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

BP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.

MKP member of the provincial legislature, Siphiwe Mbatha-Moyo blamed Boyce for the chaos.

Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

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The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

The Australia spinner now sits sixth on the all-time list with 564 wickets after removing Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

At this point, it’s not just Wilfried Nancy’s Celtic team that’s a hard watch, it’s Nancy himself, writes Tom English.

Jofra Archer removes Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon on the morning of day two to finish with figures of 5-53, earning his fourth career Test five-wicket haul as England bowl Australia out for 371 in their first innings of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Lewis Miley “can be as good as anyone in his position, whichever position he plays”, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after the teenage midfielder becomes a match-winning right-back against Fulham.

Keir Starmer, announcing new strategy, says ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’

Children as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.

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School of Rock actor Jack Black pays tribute to one of his ‘biggest inspirations’, Rob Reiner.

Before his death, DJ Warras was on a mission to clean up Joburg’s CBD, he claimed was overrun by illegal immigrants and hijacked buildings.

As tributes continue to pour in, political activist Jacinta Mangobese Zuma has announced plans for a Black Friday March in his honor.

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The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I’ve tested and would buy myself.

TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.