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Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane says only 5,464 pupils remain unplaced in the 2026 online admissions process for grades 1 and 8.

The club was founded in 1875, which was before the rules of rugby and football had arrived in the Cape.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Alexander Isak faces “a couple of months” out injured after a “reckless” challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

Export bans hit beef, sheep and live animal trade during ongoing outbreaks.

JMPD says they’re see very high numbers of accidents on the roads.

Nine people have been killed and ten others left wounded after gunmen stormed the KwaNoxolo tavern.

Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.

The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a “miracle”, his family say.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.

Despite the shift in sentiment in the final quarter of the year, South African households are still cutting back their spending to get by.

Mecer Inter-Ed is expanding its AWS training portfolio and launching an exclusive online event for South African professionals.

Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

BBC Scotland looks at Oli McBurnie’s fractured relationship with the Tartan Army and what the in-form Hull City striker could bring to Steve Clarke’s squad.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is set to end his stint with the Sharks at the conclusion of the current URC season and return to the Stormers.

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett is sacked with the club in the Championship relegation zone.

Hugo Broos coached Bafana Bafana for the 50th time when they beat Angola in the opening match of AFCON 2025 on Monday.

Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is being laid to rest on Tuesday after being shot dead in Johannesburg on 16 December.

Ample parking and staff attending to keep the lawn free of litter, leaves only relaxing up to guest of this staple Cape Town Market.

The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors injecting an estimated R6 billion into the city’s economy.

Tonight’s draw could bring extra festive cheer, with millions added to lucky winners’ accounts.

Gauteng police have arrested two suspects in connection with DJ Warras’s murder.

In search of records they believe were being withheld from them.

A wave of 2025 abuse cases involving principals and teachers highlights systemic gaps in vetting, reporting, and child protection across schools.

The Pretoria High Court has rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s R54-billion settlement with Eskom.

MultiChoice’s integrated report for the 2025 financial year included a breakdown of Group CEO Calvo Mawela and Group CFO Tim Jacobs’ remuneration for the year.

South Africa has been on the forefront of crypto innovation and has produced one of the leading regulatory frameworks across the world.

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger in which Vumatel will acquire control of Herotel.

This Toyota bakkie is significantly more powerful than any of the Hilux models on sale in South Africa.

A recent media sentiment report has revealed that Suzuki and its ally Toyota achieved the highest scores over the past year.

South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

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

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