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Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.

Ina Paarman went from teaching cooking classes in a garage to founding one of South Africa’s most well-known food-manufacturing businesses.

Nelson Mandela and his successor, Thabo Mbeki, reduced South Africa’s inherited debt and avoided a World Bank or IMF bailout. However, this work has been squandered.

The arrests were for murder, car-hijacking, possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate festive occasions such as New Year’s Eve.

Eight motorists have been arrested for speeding, with the highest recorded speed at 200 km/h

“G20” emerged top of the list reflecting the noteworthy G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa.

Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

From a superstar’s Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here’s a look back at the year India had.

Israel became the first country in the world to recognize Somaliland, part of a wider Red Sea rivalry also playing out in Yemen

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

“We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music” – residents tell the BBC of militants’ rule.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Hlongwa passed away last week following a short illness.

Political Killings Task Team was disbanded by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Today’s rumours.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Rob Green discuss how James Garner influenced Everton’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses how Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba dominated in defence for Arsenal in their 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Rob Green discuss where Chelsea fell short in defending set pieces in their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.

Ring in 2026 in Cape Town with parades, concerts and sport while staying ahead of key road closures with these New Year’s Eve travel tips…

British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been recognised for her contribution to music and drama.

Police arrested two suspects for the murder of DJ Warras in Soweto.

Israel recognises Somaliland, not Somalia, stirring controversy and speculation about secret clauses and Palestinian resettlement plans.

One of the suspects allegedly stabbed a man in the neck during a home robbery and raped a woman before stealing her phone.

Jane Sithole and Njabulo Nzuza score highly for measurable impact and citizen-focused delivery, a new assessment finds.

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The company’s aggregate ownership interest in ChatGPT developer OpenAI is now approximately 11%.

A significant portion of the per-litre price of petrol in South Africa goes to the Road Accident Fund tax and the general fuel levy.

Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.