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English champions Bath battle hard but fall to a 45-34 defeat by Toulon in a compelling Champions Cup contest at Stade Mayol.

Outata Kambule, is an artist inspired by South African history

Minibus taxis are by far the most commonly used mode of public transport in the country

Premier Ntuli has visited the scene of the building collapse in Verulam, Durban.

Police have officially declared the attack as a terrorist incident.

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, speaks about the challenges and unexpected joys of playing music while stationed in Antarctica.

Chileans head to the polls on Sunday, and an arch-conservative pledging mass migrant expulsions is strongly favored over his leftist opponent.

We’re following the latest on the shooting in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 people were killed as shooters targeted celebrants at a Hanukkah celebration.

Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.

Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

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.

In South Africa, while families plan their December holidays, criminals are planning their entries.

South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.

East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

Magwenya says there is more evidence to be heard at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Eugene Modise has been re-elected as the ANC’s Regional Chairperson of Tshwane.

Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

Fridolina Rolfo scores a 94th-minute equaliser as Manchester Unitedfight back from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw with Tottenham at the Progress with Unity Stadium Stadium.

Eddie Howe reflects on a game of ‘few chances’ as Newcastle lose in the first Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League since 2016.

Nitin Kumar becomes first Indian player to win a match at the World Darts Championship with a 3-2 win over Dutchman Richard Veenstra 3-2.

A much-changed Edinburgh side ship five tries in a Champions Cup drubbing against Castres in the south of France.

Group asks Keir Starmer for help to persuade Ghanaian government to pay backlog of tuition fees and living allowances

Students from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported after being stranded by their own government without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments.

The group representing more than 100 doctoral students has petitioned Downing Street and Keir...

As the exam regulator consults about introducing onscreen exams amid complaints of hand fatigue, a young aspiring journalist goes head-to-head with a self-professed expert

This week it was reported that students could soon be sitting their end-of-year exams on laptops after pupils complained of hand fatigue, saying their muscles “are not strong enough”.

With Ofqual preparing to launch a public...

John Steenhuisen has trended online after Uber Eats revealed how one South African spent almost half a million on takeaway food this year.

Outspoken muso The Kiffness has accused DIRCO of being behind an alleged plan to ‘cancel’ his upcoming Kirstenbosch Gardens concert.

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

Aiden Markram hit 61 runs to put up a fight for the SA team, but he did not receive enough assistance.

The MK Party will need 41 votes on Monday to remove Premier Thami Ntuli

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The ANCYL has produced leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, but analysts believe the league has lost its glory days.

These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.

Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

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

Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.