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The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.

An e-hailing driver who had just dropped a client in Bekkersdal was among the casualties of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of nine people, most of whom were patrons at a local tavern.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.

Thousands of people gathered at the historical site in Wiltshire on the shortest day of the year.

A man has been holding his wife and young child hostage in a motor vehicle.

Professor Puleng LenkaBula was reappointed for a second term late last year.

Rand Water says maintenance on water infrastructure will be completed on Sunday night.

Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.

Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

A Kremlin envoy says peace talks in Florida on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine are proceeding constructively, after U.S. meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin.

Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

South Africa’s move to cleaner diesel is still officially on track, with plans to ban the sale of certain types of diesel.

Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount.

Growthpoint Properties has built a R26 million bridge between its head office and Sandton City.

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

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Dragons are growing in belief after thrashing Connacht 48-28 in the URC to win back-to-back games for the first time since 2022.

Chrissy McKaigue says Slaughtneil ‘can’t look beyond’ the challenge of Galway champions Loughrea in Sunday’s All-Ireland club Hurling semi-final at Parnell Park (13:30 GMT).

Hugo Broos’ tenure with Bafana Bafana will end in June/July next year but SAFA have still not find a replacement yet.

Suspects arrested in latest Joburg City Power electricity extortion clampdown were posing as fake managers and meter men …

Veteran chef Heinz Brunner reflects on mentorship, sustainability and how South African cuisine earned its place on the global stage.

Discover what makes a South African Christmas unique. From ‘Dezemba mode’ to beach trips to braais and seven colour lunches.

US YouTuber and TikTok star Salah Brooks has revealed how she was robbed in Cape Town for valuables over R160 000…

‘They say goalkeepers mature like wine, the older we are the better we get,’ added Williams. 

The Stormers head into 2026 with an unblemished record thanks to nine straight wins at the start of their 2025/26 campaign in all competitions.

On 16 December, 62 cross‑border buses were screened, resulting in 26 overloading charges.

‘I have always said the objective is to win this AFCON at home in front of our fans,’ Morocco coach Walid Regragui insisted on Saturday.

These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.

Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know.

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.

The increasing pattern of vehicle recalls across many different manufacturers and models shows that there is an inherent system weakness in the pre-market testing process, production oversight, and regulatory verification.

The Department of Transport told parliament that it repaired 100% of potholes within 14 days of being reported.

The first red flag you should look out for is a car sale that seems too good to be true.

These apps can go a long way towards making your car journeys easier and more fun.

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.