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Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the second Test in Brisbane.
SUNDAY, 07 DECEMBER 2025, 19:08

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the second Test in Brisbane.

Mbokazi’s emotional send-off had fans celebrating… but many believe Minister McKenzie nearly ruined the moment.

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin ‘s state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.

The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday announced the removal of the president and all state institutions.

The winds easing overnight helped contain fires in the Western Cape

James McClean was left frustrated by Wrexham’s inability to see out victory at Preston North End, but the 36-year-old feels the draw at Deepdale once again showed his side can compete with anyone in the Championship.

England’s Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in the second Test at the Gabba.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has also revealed where most illegal immigrants will likely come from this festive season.
BMA gears up for bumper festive season
Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says South Africa is facing one of its busiest travel periods in recent years, with traveller movements increasing sharply and enforcement operations yielding thousands of interceptions.
Briefing the media on festive season law enforcement plans for 2025/26, Masiapato said BMA...

Bucs coach believes talented player will improve his game in US league

James Harden passes Carmelo Anthony on the NBA’s all-time scoring list as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the LA Clippers.

Head coach Danny Rohl believes Rangers are moving in the right direction as Bojan Miovski scores twice in a 3-0 win at Kilmarnock.

Proper toilet systems are a moral, social, environmental, and developmental imperative

Authorities say they have a report of a person being struck by lightning.
On a solid November day for drone flying, Louis McCarthy had to explain to his client that a massive solar explosion 150 million kilometres away had interfered with the data he collected.

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is a bit ambivalent about the team’s chances in next year’s World Cup group stages, saying they’ll aim to be among the eight best third-place finishers.

Orlando Pirates have several youngsters knocking on the door for first-team selection as we approach the 2025 AFCON break.

IT specialists say there is a need for digital literacy to help users practice caution

‘I cannot say it is a loss because you have to think about the evolution of your players,’ said the Pirates head coach.