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A year after battling for a place in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest must ensure they avoid ending this season by sinking into the Championship.

There is a great sense of uncertainty here over what might happen next, writes BBC producer in Caracas.

The family who survived the Hamas attack in 2023 call the incident an “intrusion”.

The South African government has accused the United States of violating the United Nations’ Charter following a large-scale military operation in Venezuela that saw President Nicholas Maduro captured.

The Chief Traffic Officer in the municipality, says the operations will be conducted regularly

The N3 Toll Concession has urged motorists to exercise caution.

The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve

he clan observed this milestone through a traditional welcoming ceremony known as umgidi

The U.S. military action in Venezuela has drawn condemnation from many regional governments and global powers alike, raising fresh questions about legality, sovereignty and the risk of escalation.

The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies” against Maduro, his wife and other defendants.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

Brad Banducci went from selling sewing machines in Boksburg to leading Australia’s largest retailer, Woolworths.

An expert warns that South Africa is heading for disaster if urgent action is not taken to rescue its ailing industrial sector.

Premier’s acquisition of RFG has received the backing of Anchor Capital’s Sean Culverwell, with Premier set to see and earnings improvements.

As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Bafana Bafana AFCON star says he is keen to leave Europe to join Kaizer Chiefs or any other PSL side. Will Amakhosi pounce?

Mamelodi Sundowns have signed Colombian striker Brayan Leon in a deal believed to be worth around R57 million.

As Leeds aim to beat Manchester United in the Premier League for the first time since 2002, BBC Sport looks at their intense rivalry before Sunday’s Elland Road meeting.

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists he is still “together with the board” and believes “we can turn things around” despite falling to a sixth loss in eight games following the derby defeat to Rangers.

Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role

The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was a picture of regal elegance at her uncle’s Mozambique wedding.

Pop sensation Tyla has broken a 56-year-old record previously held by the late Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Queen Camilla revealed that she was attacked by a man as a teenager while she was on a train. Take a look…

Here’s the latest on SASSA Child Support Grants in January 2026, including payment dates and proposed increases and amendments …

Direct feeds will be affected by a lack of water.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 4 January 2026.

Police forensics labs received over 500 000 samples for testing over an 18 month period with over 200 00 being processed this year.

Haashim Pead’s try after the hooter sealed a dramatic 23-22 Lions derby win in Durban Saturday.

If you speak with people who entered crypto over the past two years, a clear pattern begins to emerge. Most of them didn’t lose interest in digital assets. They lost patience with constant trading. Watching price charts, reacting to market noise, and trying to time entries proved exhausting for many newcomers. In 2026, more users […]

Some AI chatbots have a surprisingly good handle on breaking news. Others decidedly don’t.

There are 17 different car brands that offer a double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

If you are encountering a massively increased Uber trip price, you are unfortunate to be requesting an Uber during a period of peak demand.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.