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Van der Merwe was shot dead in what police have described as a cold-blooded killing in his driveway.

One of South Africa’s oldest companies, Premier, has continued to grow from strength to strength, with the food producer well-positioned to continue this trend in the coming years.

The video shows a man with a gunshot wound lying on the floor, pleading for medical assistance

Chile has become the latest country in the region to elect a right-wing president.

The discussions are centred around the peace plan presented by Kyiv to the US last week.

Here’s what we know about the mass shooting that left at least 15 people dead. And, authorities found director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, dead in their Los Angeles home.

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi’s old city centre, officials say.

The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in “violent subversive activities”.

The recent Washington Accord was hailed as “historic” by the US president but the fighting continues.

Lutfiyyah Ahmed unpacks what organisational resilience means today, and how it differs from traditional risk management.

The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no “playbook” of how to respond to the pandemic.

The charity is appealing for more donations, as it often has to purchase food itself.

As 2025 comes to a close, XM looks back on an extraordinary year of achievements.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has survived a motion of no confidence brought by the MKP

Magwenya announces that the final report of the Madlanga Commission will be released to the public

Since the Premier League returned in mid-November the Englishman has been on a mission, netting four goals in five games.

Kilmarnock sack manager Stuart Kettlewell after a 10-match winless run and the side sitting second bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

One of the ‘breakthrough’ stars from this Springbok season has decided to join a South African side after a stint overseas.

Steve Clarke is urging Scotland fans not to put themselves into debt to follow their team to the World Cup.

Tributes have started pouring in for American film director Rob Reiner (78) and his wife, Michele (68).

Russell Simmons has issued a response after Kimora Lee claims that she has no relationship with the fathers of her children.

UK pop star Cliff Richard revealed on Monday that he has been treated for prostate cancer over the past year.

The surge comes despite Saudi Arabia’s efforts to project a modern global image.

Authorities described the attack as terrorism targeting Australia’s Jewish community.

A young engineer who would one day become CEO of SAA and one of the fathers of the Internet installed South Africa’s first link to the ARPANET more than 50 years ago.

The child’s was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid – but a film with “strong sex and sex references” played instead.

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

Renewable capacity continues to expand as government advances transmission expansion and private sector participation initiatives nationwide.

These estates and people carriers are a great alternative to SUVs in South Africa.

Recent macroeconomic signals have been encouraging for the new vehicle sector.

How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.