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Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

Vehicle rolled near Wembesi outside Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

This follows a Level Two warning issued by the South African Weather Service.

Mpumalanga government has expressed concern with the number of motorists who speed.

From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Dozens of international aid groups, like Doctors Without Borders, are now banned from entering Gaza under new rules set by Israel.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

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.

Leroy Merlin is one of several interional companies expanding into South Africa, with the company opening a massive new development in KZN.

It’s been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

South Africa is moving toward a fully digital identity system, signalling the end of an era for the iconic green ID book.

The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon.

The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

The late Brian Hlongwa has been described as a leader who served with humility.

Brian Hlongwa’s funeral is underway at Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg.

Teenage jockey Billy Loughnane breaks the record for the most wins in a calendar year in the 21st Century.

Equatorial Guinea’s Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda are banned for four games for abusing the referee after their defeat by Sudan at Afcon 2025.

After a decent first half in the Premier Soccer League, Kaizer Chiefs will restart the season in Africa against Zesco United in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Dragons, Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff aim to start 2026 with a bang in New Year’s Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.

Large numbers of dead white mussels, whelks and other shellfish have been washing ashore on the West Coast over the past 48 hours.

A mother and teenage daughter were hospitalised after two dogs bit them in Manor Gardens, Durban.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 1 January 2026.

Low-income consumers only saved a few rands on food in December and now they have to face January with all its expenses.

Babies born on New Year’s Day symbolize fresh starts, with millions arriving globally each year.

While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise

Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

If there has been a hot topic in health in 2025, it’s definitely been GLP-1s, colloquially referred to as “anti-obesity” jabs. These medications, taken weekly as an injection into the...

South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

The carmaker is on course for its second consecutive decline in annual vehicle sales.

Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

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

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.