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Nigel Dewale made derogatory comments about the Lioness star’s skin colour.

The shoot-out occurred a day after two other incidents in which two suspects were killed in shoot-outs with police, also in the Mthatha area..

Joe Keery, aka musician Djo, aka Stranger Things’ Steve Harrington, is number one in the UK charts.

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it’s Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it “insulting”.

Another suspect was shot and killed in a similar situation on Thursday.

Fannie Seribishane is accused of shooting Mumsy Seribishane outside Lebowakgomo Hospital.

Shebe Maburna appeared before a Polokwana court for an urgent bail application.

Fires in the town damaged infrastructure, disrupting electricity and essential services.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

The National Freedom Party is leaving KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity, limiting the power of the coalition, and bringing huge uncertainty to the province.

Employment growth for the world’s largest economy eased significantly last year.

Mantashe linked youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

Sarah Mulkerrins tells the tale of Macclesfield FC, a club that reformed in 2020 after Macclesfield Town were wound up in the High Court.

Investec Champions Cup team news and line-ups from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland for round three can be found below.

British skeleton racer Matt Weston wins the Euopean title in St Moritz as Tabby Stoecker claims silver.

Mamelodi Sundowns have sent shockwaves through the local football scene after signing a player from rival club Orlando Pirates FC.

Governance failures are turning waste tyre depots into public and environmental health hazards, says a local recycling authority.

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Police say officers acted in self-defence after a suspect opened fire during a vehicle interception on the R61 outside Libode.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.