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Oslo calls the decision “regrettable”, stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.

More than 2,500 people have been charged as an initial crackdown on the expression has spawned broader protests.

The former prime minister tells the BBC it is time to introduce targeted screening of some younger men.

Reporters must promise not to publish unauthorised material to obtain press credentials.

Professor Soomar was on the Flotilla for 18 days and in jail for six.

Modack is on trial on a slew of charges including murder.

The operation will start at 8am from the Joburg Art Gallery.

The nine cases of robbery and rape incidents happened between 2013 and 2016.

Mexico has deployed some 10,000 troops in addition to civilian rescue teams. Helicopters have ferried food and water to the 200 some communities that remained cut off by ground.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina called for dialogue “to find a way out of this situation” and said the constitution should be respected.

The US president and other world leaders signed the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal in Sharm el-Sheik.

President Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet on Sunday.

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

The township economy is one of South Africa’s strongest economic lifelines.

Experts say families are building up “more and more debt and really getting into trouble”.

Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht has seen his remuneration rise by close to R4 million in the 2025 financial year.

The inquest is probing the death of former ANC president Chief Albert Luthuli.

Magwenya says so far the evidence has not been against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Goniwe is the first witness to take the stand at the second sitting of the Cradock Four inquest.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has distanced himself from Hangwani Maumela.

Kaizer Chiefs have picked an unexpected Soweto venue for their CAF Confederation Cup qualification decider against AS Simba.

Springbok veteran Eben Etzebeth has revealed a couple of occasions when he felt completely let down by the team environment.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is looking forward to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday.

Marcus Rashford? Ollie Watkins? Ivan Toney? Who’s the best England striker after Harry Kane?

There’s plenty that beneficiaries of November 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants should keep abreast of before the New Year …

Tyla’s debut album has been named one of the greatest albums of the 21st century, marking a major milestone for South African music.

Travis Scott made history by performing for over 75,000 fans at FNB Stadium, setting the record for South Africa’s largest solo rap concert.

Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali’s marriage was deemed a ‘community of property’ union. Is the actress entitled to HALF of the DJ’s wealth?

Xolile Vesile, 36, a husband, father of two, and foodie from Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, now based in Cape Town, has become somewhat of an internet sensation with his witty and funny take on food-making and his honest reactions to different dishes.

The first Back to the City festival took place in 2007, attracting just over 3,500 patrons.

Before her performance at Back to The City this past weekend, K.Keed reflected on her career in the local industry.

Meanwhile, the singer is gearing up for her live show following an album release…

The crash didn’t just hit Bitcoin. It vaporised entire ecosystems of speculative tokens that had promised generational wealth through viral memes, big-name branding, and blind faith in momentum.

The initial phase will cover 17 kilometres of tunnels and carry 20,000 passengers an hour. 

Markets are watching Ripple closely, and a grounded XRP price prediction matters more than hype. XRP trades near $2.58 after bouncing above $2.25, while resistance around $2.60–$2.66 still caps momentum. At the same time, utility projects like Remittix (RTX) are drawing attention for real payment use, giving investors a practical counterweight as they weigh any […]

Global smartphone shipments are being fuelled by strong consumer demand for premium and AI-enabled devices.

A woman from Plymouth describes her health improving after a “green social prescription”.

Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?