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South Africa will be playing in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sweet tooth for December? Try this five-step recipe from Rudo Marasiro.

The renowned winger, who plays for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and was part of the Springboks’ triumphant 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup squads, has teamed up with JC Le Roux for a collaboration

Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was shot dead outside his home in Brakpan on Friday night

Civil and satellite engineering are among the programmes that will be added.

The winds easing overnight helped contain fires in the Western Cape

From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren’t just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.

The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday announced the removal of the president and all state institutions.

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus’ contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Renowned economist Roelof Botha says that the prime lending rate should be 1.25% lower than it currently is in South Africa.

ANC DP Paul Mashatile urged the public to stop mistaking the NGC for a leadership contest.

NATJOINTS and the Madlanga Commission agreed that security needs to be enhanced at hearings

Afrika Mayibuye Movement was officially launched in September 2025 by Floyd Shivambu.

Over 300 DA delegates attended the conference, and nominated provincial leadership for 2026

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith exchange insults between the wickets before the Australian captain hits the England bowler for back-to-back boundaries on the way to an eight-wicket win for the home side in the second Test at Brisbane.

The Blitzboks edged past France to book their place in the Cup final of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.

Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen beats Cameron Smith by one shot to claim his first DP World Tour title.

AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’

A single person claims to have authored 113 academic papers on artificial intelligence this year, 89 of which will be presented this week at one of the world’s leading conference on AI and machine learning, which has raised questions among computer scientists about the state of AI...

Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University’s first female leader, had to pivot from personal tragedy to address ‘a wounding that happened to all of us’

Astrid Tuminez was on her way to Rome, the trip a kind of pilgrimage after months of grief. Her husband, Jeffrey Tolk, had died suddenly earlier in the year, and the loss had left her carrying a weight she couldn’t set down. “I felt darkness and...

Pupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots

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On a bright wintry morning, Bradford’s majestic 19th-century city hall is alive with children’s laughter, chatter and songs. Sixty girls and...

Rapper Cassper Nyovest has announced that him and his wife of a year and eight months, Pulane, are expanding their family.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shared a look inside the quality time he spent with his son, Nicholas Kolisi amid his divorce.

Elon Musk has lashed out against South Africa’s ‘super racist’ laws, which believes have prevented Starlink from operating in the country.

The widow of Marius van der Merwe – a whistleblower in the Madlanga Commission – has broken her silence after his assassination…

The defending champions led 17-5 late in the first half before France stormed back to make it 17-17 early in the second.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has also revealed where most illegal immigrants will likely come from this festive season.

‘I cannot say it is a loss because you have to think about the evolution of your players,’ said the Pirates head coach.

Sharks loose forward Nick Hatton says the players are aware their performances have not been good enough this year, and need to bounce back.

The facility has the second-largest installed capacity and the highest peak power output of any solar power farm in South Africa.

With “hardware guy” John Ternus as frontrunner for the next CEO, can Apple overtake its ex-employees at OpenAI and Meta?

While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has issued a warning to the public over an increase in traffic fine scams targeting motorists.

Toyota’s luxury sub-brand Lexus has unveiled a successor to the legendary LFA supercar, with a twist.