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Radio and club DJ Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was shot and killed on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD in what is believed to have been an eviction showdown.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

The department stated that it is not responsible for building schools to alleviate the pressure on the province’s educational institutions.

Ramaphosa has been addressing the crowds at the official Reconciliation Day commemoration.

December 16th is usually one of the busiest days at the Durban beachfront over the festive period.

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.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son Nick has been arrested in connection with their deaths. And, authorities have released new images to help identify the gunman in the Brown University shooting.

“Your heart is strong”, Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him “a true Australian hero”.

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.

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.

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a sizeable cut to pricing in the new year.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

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.

KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, has paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke who died aged 29.

Scotland’s Alan Soutar misses 15 match darts before finally defeating debutant Teemu Harju in a sudden-death leg at the PDC World Championship.

Former South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.

The response to the Turkish football betting scandal must have the same cultural impact as the punishments for the Calciopoli affair in Italy, says the assistant manager of Galatasaray.

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.

If you’re one of the lucky South Africans who have received a Christmas bonus, here’s how you can spend it responsibly.

Forget the festive lights – the City of Cape Town has been spending most of its time (and budget) on streetlight maintenance.

‘We also wanted to give opportunities to some of the youngsters from the Diski team,’ he said.

Unpacking the comments of the IMF after its most recent mission, an economist agrees that the pace of reform is too slow.

Saps said the operations focused on enhancing public safety and asserting state authority during the festive season.

Dumke, who was named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year in 2022, scored 10 tries for the national team in 33 Tests.

Home Affairs wants to stop producing green ID books from 2026 and focus entirely on rolling out smart ID cards and a digital ID system.

The refreshed Classic Full Zip hoodie uses a softer cotton fleece, but it’s still US-made. It’s the first major overhaul of American Giant’s most well-loved sweatshirt.

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.