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Two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria on Saturday by a suspected Islamic State attacker who targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces before being shot dead, the US military said.

“It’s a feeling of incredible happiness,” says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

A new property listed for R37 million has hit the market in Bryanston, one of South Africa’s most prestigious suburbs.

South Africa’s top contact crime hotspots are receiving additional capacity in early 2026.

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people who died when the four-storey collapsed on Friday

The event will take place at the Attridgeville Community Hall, this Sunday afternoon.

Step aboard the Samba Train, where music, history, and resistance roll together through the streets of Rio.

Ana Corina Sosa, daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, reflects on her mother’s escape from Venezuela and the stakes for the future.

Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.

Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.

Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

Takealot is comfortably the retailer of choice for Christmas shoppers in South Africa.

South African traders are moving beyond local markets faster than ever, and the shift isn’t just a trend – it’s a deliberate strategy.

South Africa’s beaches are expected to be packed this festive season, and security experts and rescue services are warning holidaymakers to be extra cautious.

Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

The party believes the Gazette introduces policy directions that exceed the minister’s authority

South Africa will not boycott the summit if it’s excluded from participating.

Noel Mikaelian beats Badou Jack by a unanimous points decision in Los Angeles to regain the WBC cruiserweight title.

BBC Scotland previews the Scottish League Cup final between St Mirren and Celtic.

An incident between a member of England’s security staff and a TV cameraman “wasn’t ideal”, according to head coach Brendon McCullum.

Victor Wembanyama returns from injury for the San Antonio Spurs and helps them reach the NBA Cup final with a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Training and qualifications body, acquired by private Greek firm in October, to become ‘leaner organisation’

The training and qualifications body City & Guilds is shrinking its UK workforce as part of a £22m cost-cutting drive after it was acquired by a private Greek business in October.

Founded in 1878 by the City of London and a group of 16 livery companies, the original institute developed a...

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

The NSRI urges caution this summer beach season as fatalities start to add up. And it warns of an unlikely contributing factor …

The EFF has condemned Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to gazette a policy directive in favour of Elon Musk operating Starlink in SA…

A Woolworths customer made a creepy discovery in her pre-packed salad – a dead frog! Take a look at the trending video…

‘I distance myself from any accusation of racism and sexism,’ said the Bafana head coach.

The all-rounder made 56 runs – her first ODI half-century – and took her second international wicket.

Two rescue dogs, previously deployed during the George building collapse, were sent to the Redcliffe site.

A Bulls fringe side will be gunning to upset Northampton Saints, who have already beaten them twice previously in the Champions Cup.

The Department of Transport is clearing the driving licence backlog and an interim solution should come online soon.

If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?

Ahead of its entry into the US, the European brand with an ex-Ferrari boss and decades of motorsport success has a new EV to take on Porsche and Polestar. WIRED tries it on for size.

As retail trading activity cools, investors are re-evaluating where sustainable value still exists, particularly when deciding which crypto to buy now as market conditions tighten. Robinhood, once a symbol of commission-free trading and explosive retail growth, saw its stock slide roughly 8% after reporting a sharp decline in November trading volumes. The pullback has reignited […]

There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.

King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.