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The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.

Plaid Cymru win 47% of the vote in a record turnout, while Labour and the Tories manage just 13% between them.

Istanbul’s porters haul massive loads, preserving an ancient craft vital to the city’s historical markets and hans.

Good weather led to a boost in clothes shopping, according to the ONS.

The other two appeared in a juvenile court and were released on warning.

Majority of the seized devices included Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones.

The planned G20 dry run will take place on Friday and Saturday across three metros

Ledwaba was implicated by Witness A at the Madlanga Commission earlier this week.

The abrupt announcement comes after Trump accused Canada of using a “fake” Ronald Reagan ad to sway U.S. courts, raising the stakes in an already tense trade dispute.

U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European Union leaders as they prepare massive new financing for Kyiv’s war effort.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work.

Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.

Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World’s Strongest Man.

India-based Natco Pharma will soon acquire a large stake in Adcock Ingram, with the pharmaceutical company delisting from the JSE. 

From township stokvels investing in small businesses to canes designed and manufactured by blind artisans, South African entrepreneurs are showing how innovation can transform lives.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Friday, 24 October 2025.

How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.

Mkhwanazi had made allegations about Bheki Cele receiving money from Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.

Zuma says he and his legal team will make a decision about the court order in due course.

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Sean Dyche reflects on an opening win as Nottingham Forest manager, as they beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League.

Justin Herbert throws three touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Chargers return to winning ways with a 37-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Ireland back row Jack Conan says any potential hangover from the British and Irish Lions tour “is not on anyone’s mind” ahead of a Chicago rematch with New Zealand.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder claim their second straight win in double overtime.

TFG sales continue to rise in the last six months of 2025. However, shareholder earnings are down due to lay-by purchases …

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and his wife, actress and singer Anlia have welcomed their second child together. Take a look…

Without another SABC taxpayer bailout, the state broadcaster’s CEO says it cannot ‘innovate its business model independently …’

Solana regains its dominance in the Layer-1 space as institutional demand drives renewed market optimism. The project’s continued bounce indicates a sentiment reversal and increasing confidence in its underlying fundamentals.  Buyers remain cautious about whether the current momentum can be sustained in an attempt to reach higher resistance levels. At the same time, early-stage initiatives […]

MyBroadband adjusted previously leaked salary data with annual increases to estimate how much Eskom’s lowest-paid employees were earning in 2025.

Amid the expected broader market rebound, investors are looking for the best altcoins to invest in 2025 to add to their portfolios. Meanwhile, new assets like Avalon X (AVLX), BlockDAG (BDAG), and BlockchainFX (BFX) have emerged as hot new crypto presales. However, Avalon X (AVLX), a crypto backed by real world assets, seems to be […]

Red Bull KTM man has only finished outside the top 10 once – his rookie season in 2020.

A national rollout of the Aarto system will link municipalities, blocking licence renewals for unpaid fines.

Aarto introduces a 10km/h leeway before fines apply, but exceeding it could mean steep penalties and even court appearances.

Although heading for discontinuation in Europe next year, the Touareg will only exit South Africa in 2027.

The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.