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Mr Price is making its entry into Europe with the acquisition of German-based value retailer NKD.

England can not escape Australian sledging on their break from the Ashes series in the beach town of Noosa.

Experts warn that airfares in India will rise in the short term as other airlines don’t have spare capacity.

Stellenbosch University hosted the inaugural Babita Deokaran lecture on its Bellville campus

The inquest seeks to establish whether anyone can be held liable for the deaths of 21 young people.

The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.

Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president’s jail term.

The president says he is focused on “making America affordable again”, as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed more than R2 billion in fines on online trading platform Banxso, one of the largest penalties in South African regulatory history.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.

Discovery achieved a significantly better media sentiment score than its main competitors, Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

The agreement commits the City to an unfunded R10 billion obligation until 2027.  

Bongani Mkongi, Brumelda Zuma, Pumlani Kubukeli and Makhosazana Radebe will be sworn in as MPs.

The NGC which started on Monday will end on Thursday in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

The application was subsequently dismissed, and each party is to bear its own costs.

How Mohamed Salah defied the odds and never gave up on his challenging journey from rural Egypt to become a footballer.

Pat Cummins, who has not played since July, will captain Australia in the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.

France’s World Cup winner Paul Pogba is moving into the sport of camel racing after investing in Saudi Arabia-based team Al Haboob.

Kaizer Chiefs look set for four January exits, the list includes the trio of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyisa Shinga, and Tashreeq Morris who all arrived in 2025.

The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

“Emily in Paris” actor Jeremy O. Harris has been released three weeks after his arrest in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling.

Alone, he would never have been able to buy a set of wheels – but a through a collective project, Lust Gonhi now drives, and earns.

A sinkhole along the R500 in the Gauteng town of Carletonville has collapsed considerably, making it incredibly unsafe for driving.

Acquittals and retrials of prominent state capture and corruption cases underscore challenges facing the NPA under Advocate Shamila Batohi.

Australia banned young teenagers from social media, launching a world-first crackdown designed to unglue children from addictive scrolling.

Advocate Shamila Batohi’s concessions during the inquiry reveal flawed decisions, undermining public trust in the NPA and its capacity to deliver justice.

The Springbok coach will oversee two more World Cup campaigns, in 2027 and 2031.

Major TV retailers in South Africa continue to see rising demand for larger displays among their customers, thanks in part to a sustained reduction in the prices of bigger models.

It’s road-trip season and the perfect ride makes all the difference. CFAO Mobility has everything you need to hit the road in style this festive season.

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JAC has confirmed that a new plug-in hybrid bakkie is coming to South Africa in early 2026.

Ford is turning to Renault to make affordable cars as both manufacturers come under rising pressure from Chinese manufacturers.

At least 16 cars have been discontinued in South Africa this year.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.