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Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has been named the men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best awards.

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been named the women’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the third year in a row.

He was speaking at the commemoration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Ncome Museum

Gauteng Police spokesperson Tinstwalo Sibeko says the motive behind the shooting is still unknown

Ramaphosa spoke at the commemoration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu, KZN

Warras, whose real name is Warrick Stock, was a well‑known radio and television personality in SA

The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.

A storm has battered the Gaza Strip, creating misery for displaced Palestinians and delaying the search for the body of the last Israeli hostage held by militants there.

Sajid Akram had “limited” contact with his family in Hyderabad since moving to Australia 27 years ago, a police official said.

DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was “delighted” the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.

Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout

Owning a premium German car in South Africa has become a luxury reserved for the country’s top earners.

Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

On November 13, 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg with only 23 producing required documents.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has apologised for comments he made last week regarding defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Eddie Hearn, Tony Bellew, Moses Itauma and more react to the news that Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in Miami, Florida.

Wilfried Nancy says “I don’t have to prove anything to anybody” amid criticism of his losing start as Celtic manager.

Cardiff and Scarlets are hopeful of retaining their top players after Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake opted to swap Ospreys for Gloucester.

Under Trump, the department that once rooted out race- and disability-based discrimination has begun opening investigations over antisemitism and transgender policies

The 10-year-old was dragged down a school hallway by two school staffers. A camera captured him being forced into a small, empty room with a single paper-covered window.

The staffers shut the door in his face. Alone, the boy...

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly murdering his parents.

More than 16 000 Gauteng pupils are still waiting to be placed in the province’s schools for the 2026 academic year.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away at the age of 29.

South Africa’s power utility is assessing a coastal site near a critically-endangered African penguin colony for a new nuclear power plant.

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South Africa’s batters compiled 375/6, racking up the national team’s highest ODI innings total.

Early reports of the incident suggested the traffic officer had been assaulted but the North West provincial government clarified matters.

As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it’s ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer’s user revolt.

Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has speculated about a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he’ll chair the President’s Cancer Panel.

The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.

The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.