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Having been snubbed by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has taken it in his stride and is focusing on the controllables.

Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them onto the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported.

Acsa says strong recovery boosted by peak-season demand and G20 summit

For every ten dockets the police close every year in South Africa, an average of 6 are closed without resolution.

This, after BMA intercepted 30 suspected trafficking victims at OR Tambo Airport on Friday.

Three more bodies have been recovered underneath the rubble.

Residents in low lying areas are also urged to be extra vigilant and to avoid rivers and streams.

Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his ‘GOAT tour’, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

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.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

The Department of Transport and other stakeholders have issued a serious warning about South Africa’s most dangerous routes as millions prepare to take to the roads for the festive season.

More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

While it may seem trivial, loud noises coming from your home, such as barking dogs, can result in you going to court.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Hobart Hurricanes win their first Women’s Big Bash League title after Lizelle Lee smashes an unbeaten 77 in an eight-wicket thrashing of Perth Scorchers.

Larne manager Gary Haveron praises Benji Magee for his decisive contribution in Friday’s 1-0 Irish Premiership win over Glentoran at Inver Park.

Australian TV network Seven accuses a member of the England staff of a physical confrontation at Brisbane Airport.

Ten players from seven Scottish clubs are heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, but how long will they be away and what are their prospects?

The average rent per province across South Africa varies greatly and shows some remarkable disparities. Here’s why …

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

The growing appeal of small-town living in South Africa is centered around quality of life, safety, affordability and sense of community …

The woman fractured her left arm after she fell at a Woolworths store in Cape Town.

Ambitious Chinese carmaker’s new SUV starts at a price of just under R500 000.

“Orlando Pirates is a professional club, profesional setup, so the expectationals are always the same,” said Ncikazi.

Salah has been linked with a move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League.

Plus: Travelers to the US may have to hand over five years of social media history, South Korean CEOs are resigning due to cyberattacks, and more.

This laid-back ride comes with an almost bewildering array of power modes and riding styles. Just make sure you obey the law.

Nkosana Makate will face his former backer, Errol Elsdon, in an arbitration hearing to oppose a claim against 40% of his settlement from Vodacom for his Please Call Me idea.

Plus: Apple Fitness+ expands to new markets, it’s even easier to add photos to Aura’s digital frames, and the new Nocs speakers go heavy metal.

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.

The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

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