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Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.
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Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

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The Conservative Party leader says the policy is “destructive” and “economic self-harm”.

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Glasgow Warriors’ stunning comeback victory over Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup will do wonders for their confidence, says fly-half Adam Hastings.

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Documents relating to the procurement of the Road Accident Fund internal call centre show significant process irregularities.
South Africa
Transnet’s performance is on an upward trajectory
Transnet’s interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflect an improved financial performance, driven by higher volumes across the business, which boosted revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), while reducing the loss for the period. This is according to Transnet’s...
South Africa
Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in inclement weather this weekend.This comes as heavy rainfalls have been experienced in several parts of the country.“Motorists are advised to delay their trips when they encounter heavy rainfalls and...

South Africa
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people who died when the four-storey collapsed on Friday
South Africa
Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated a call for motorists to exercise caution on the roads this festive season after 12 people died in two separate accidents this weekend.
On Saturday, seven people, including a baby, died when an SUV and a light delivery vehicle collided head-on on the N12 between Kimberly...

World
Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he “called for a vehicle attack”.

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

World
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.

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

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

Africa
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sport
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.

Education
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...
Education
Here’s what to know about the Rhode Island university, where a shooting on Saturday killed two people and injured eight others.
Education
The claims last year by a conservative publication against Darryll J. Pines prompted a yearlong investigation and an extensive review of his published works.
Education
Gaza has turned California classrooms into political battlegrounds.

Lifestyle
An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

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

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

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

Entertainment
The deputy communication minister condemned Malatsi’s gazette.

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

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

Entertainment
“For me he’s now the same as any other player,” he said.

Science/Tech
Here’s everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.

Science/Tech
The crypto market is experiencing a bearish shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 28% from its all-time high as whales and smart investors take profits and diversify into more promising assets such as Digitap ($TAP) amid market volatility. Digitap, a fast-growing utility token currently midway through its third presale round, has been tagged as one of […]

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

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

Motoring
The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

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

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

Motoring
December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.
Health
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.
Health
A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended.
Health
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.

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