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This Palestinian man left Gaza through ‘Al Majd Europe’, a group using unofficial, Israeli-coordinated channels.

Four-time winners Italy are one of the most successful nations in World Cup history – but are in danger of missing the finals for the third successive time.

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Açaí is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.

Police suspect that the gruesome incident could be related to stock theft

The South African Weather Service upgraded its Orange level 5 warning to level 9 for heavy rain.

Police reveal that the arrests follow an intelligence-led operation on Friday.

Farmers say excessive rainfall affects livestock by bringing high level of diseases.

With the funding deal due to expire at the end of January, Americans are saving up to cope with no income again.

The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.

Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.

South Africans who have moved abroad are facing new rules when trying to move money out of the country. 

A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges.

Experts have warned that the new business licensing laws proposed are unworkable and damaging to investment in South Africa.

Eskom has spent R6 billion on diesel in the 2025/2026 financial year to date, a feat that the company insists is a significant achievement.

ANCYL’s Zwelo Masilela noted nepotism as one of the serious problems that needs to be tackled.

Earlier this month, the DA launched what it calls the Economic Inclusion Bill for All to replace BEE

The hearings resume next week as the committee continues its probe into corruption in SAPS.

The long-awaited three-day conference finally got underway in Middelburg on Friday

These Springboks stepped up to stake a claim for future starts under Rassie Erasmus, while these players have had better days at the office.

Simon Harmer lead South Africa to a thrilling win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.

South Africa secure their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they triumph in a low-scoring thriller inside three days in Kolkata.

Bongi Mbonambi and Ntuthuko Mchunu will join the Springboks in Ireland as the team prepares for their final two end-of-year tour clashes.

White House had demanded $1.2bn from UC to restore funding after saying it allowed antisemitism on campus

The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system’s federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late on Friday in a sharply worded decision.

US district judge Rita Lin in San...

Minister Gayton McKenzie has won the title of ‘Mampara of the Year’ at the Black Twitter Awards that took place over the weekend…

Two billboards featuring Springbok captain Siya Kolisi alongside fans and his friends have been erected in South Africa….

The REAL red card recipient? An Italian singer was accused of pulling a ‘Ras Dumisani’ with her anthem performance for the Springboks.

ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection technology developed a firm based in the United States, which Cape Town says it used to help locate and confiscate illegal firearms.

October 2025 was supposed to be “Uptober”: Bitcoin’s golden month. Historically, the Bitcoin price climbs higher on a mix of institutional optimism and retail FOMO, and this year started no differently. BTC surged to a new all-time high near $126,000. But a mix of macro uncertainty, news, and big liquidations shook the crypto market, hitting […]

Bitcoin’s recent slide below $100K has made the market a bit uneasy, and altcoins have felt the pressure too. Yet for many experienced investors, this is a temporary step back and therefore an opportunity to buy the dip.  Right now, a few projects are standing out as solid altcoins to buy: Digitap ($TAP), Mobu ($MOBU), […]

Big all-electric SUV is not only seriously fast. but also returns excellent “fuel” economy.

The ongoing shunning of sedans in favour of SUVs means the replacement for the A4 now has bespoke appeal similar to its also once mainstream rivals, the 3 Series and C-Class.

Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Dual powertrain propels 2.3-ton seven-seater to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.33 seconds.

More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.

For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.