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The controversial Firearms Control Amendment Bill has returned to the fore of South African politics.

A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.

CJ Stroud throws two long touchdown passes as the Houston Texans reach the NFL play-offs.

Police say members of the community also attacked the man and killed him in a mob justice incident

Three people have died after a double-storey building collapsed in Doornkop in Soweto.

MEC Jackie Macie says they are heartbroken to lose one of their own in this way

Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

In the days before the meeting, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s capital, using missiles and drones to attack Kyiv and try to increase the pressure on Zelenskyy.

The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth.

Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers has published its recommended salary hikes for South Africa’s top government officials, pushing an above-inflation increase.

South Africa’s listed property sector has outperformed several international markets, and is expected to deliver sustained returns for investors.

While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.

Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy said after Saturday’s 4-2 Scottish Premiership win at Livingston that he wanted “a chaotic game” and that’s certainly what he got.

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.

A towering South Africa-born lock has made a huge career move as he joins the Saitama Wild Knights in the Japan Rugby League One.

Australia opener Travis Head says he reached out to England counterpart Ben Duckett after a video emerged on social media prior to the Melbourne Test.

Here’s how to expertly plan your leave for 2026 public holidays in SA and score multiple extended long weekends for just two days’ leave …

Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend Rachel John revealed that she will be returning to South Africa to celebrate her birthday.

The 2026 maternal support grant aims to extend child support to pregnant women to prevent issues within the first 1 000 days. Here’s why …

Siya Kolisi reacts to alleged girlfriend Rachel John’s ‘a day in a life in South Africa’ video amid rumours of their romance.

The taxi involved has been confiscated as part of ongoing investigations.

The City of Johannesburg already has a housing crisis, and now it has to find alternative accommodations for occupants of hijacked buildings.

The allegations emerged after videos of the incident circulated on social media.

There have been too many controversies just a week into this tournament for it not to be clear that the refereeing is not up to standard.

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One company is responsible for the largest number of vehicle recalls in history.

Vehicle spikings are a dangerous criminal activity to watch out for while travelling this festive season.

Insurance providers go through a thorough process to determine whether to write off your car.

Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.