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A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, with families now facing an agonising wait to identify missing loved ones.

The Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing, with more than 22,483 people processed on Saturday during the peak return phase of the festive season.

The transfer of high-profile attempted murder suspect Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to a ‘super max’ jail in KwaZulu-Natal is alleged to have followed fears that at least one senior correctional services official in Pretoria might be too close to him.

Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara warned that Apartheid laws are making a comeback in South Africa, which classify and divide citizens by race.

Margaret Arnolds was among those who paid respects to three members of the Xaba family in Soweto.

The Mphebatho Troop Festival is hosted annually in Moretele.

Gauteng police are concerned about illegal alcohol sold at outlets in the province.

The Chief Traffic Officer in the municipality, says the operations will be conducted regularly

Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela.

The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leader María Corina Machado has been one of his biggest critics.

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an underground Islamic State arms cache in Syria, UK officials say.

The plushies bring “emotional value” to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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

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

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.

Wealthy foreign buyers are steadily entrenching themselves along some of South Africa’s wealthiest areas.

The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.

Patriotic Alliance is worried about the suspension of senior fire department staff in the George.

Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has reached its Round of 16 stage. Here who will play who in the Last 16 in Morocco.

Australia have retained the Ashes, but who makes your combined team of the series?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 13-3 to secure the NFC West title and top spot in the NFC.

Clubs are being urged to call an extraordinary general meeting of the Welsh Rugby Union to hold the current leadership to account.

Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role

The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

South Africa ushered in the new year with the birth of 1 669 babies, with renewed concern over an increase in teenage pregnancies.

Gauteng police have raised concern over the continued sale of illicit alcohol at some outlets across the province.

The NSRI has issued a safety plea to the public, urging extra caution when swimming along South Africa’s coastline.

All three of the locally made GR Hilux IMT Evos made it through the short prologue.

The NSRI has urged beachgoers to exercise caution during the full moon spring tide.

“I feel sorry for the players because things just don’t seem to want to turn for us”.

“I can tell you there will be no mercy for Cameroon,” said Broos.

Lowering the satellites will result in condensing Starlink orbits and will increase space safety, according to SpaceX.

South Africa’s legal fraternity is divided on whether publishing the marks of matric pupils in newspapers violates POPIA.

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These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results