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South African employers are increasingly hunting for tech talent, with certain professionals seeing particularly sharp growth in demand.

The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of “scaremongering the public”, the BMA says.

Having been snubbed by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has taken it in his stride and is focusing on the controllables.

Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them onto the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported.

Deputy Police Minister Mathale has expressed concern about violence within the police service.

Four other people sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.

The M4 in Durban has been closed after multiple vehicle crash.

Free State Police say the mother was traced to Brandfort and was arrested.

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.

Japan is learning what life is life under a megaquake watch. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismology Lab, about what it means.

There are tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to end the Ukraine war. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University about what’s fueling these political divisions.

Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

The Department of Transport and other stakeholders have issued a serious warning about South Africa’s most dangerous routes as millions prepare to take to the roads for the festive season.

More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

While it may seem trivial, loud noises coming from your home, such as barking dogs, can result in you going to court.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Hobart Hurricanes win their first Women’s Big Bash League title after Lizelle Lee smashes an unbeaten 77 in an eight-wicket thrashing of Perth Scorchers.

Larne manager Gary Haveron praises Benji Magee for his decisive contribution in Friday’s 1-0 Irish Premiership win over Glentoran at Inver Park.

Australian TV network Seven accuses a member of the England staff of a physical confrontation at Brisbane Airport.

Ten players from seven Scottish clubs are heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, but how long will they be away and what are their prospects?

A Woolworths customer made a creepy discovery in her pre-packed salad – a dead frog! Take a look at the trending video…

The average rent per province across South Africa varies greatly and shows some remarkable disparities. Here’s why …

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

The ANC Limpopo has long hatch a plan to hold an early elective conference.

According to the UNHCR, 10 countries have adopted new labour laws authorising refugees to work since 2019.

The woman fractured her left arm after she fell at a Woolworths store in Cape Town.

Ambitious Chinese carmaker’s new SUV starts at a price of just under R500 000.

The ANC has slammed Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s policy direction instructing Icasa to change equity ownership rules.

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Bat-Fam, The Girlfriend, and The Mighty Nein are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, will extreme weather threaten the reactor’s safety?

December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.

The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.