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Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them onto the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported.

Acsa says strong recovery boosted by peak-season demand and G20 summit

For every ten dockets the police close every year in South Africa, an average of 6 are closed without resolution.

A 28-year-old poacher who killed two rhinos in the Kruger National Park has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment, closing a case authorities say reflects the relentless pressure on South Africa’s protected wildlife.

Three more bodies have been recovered underneath the rubble.

Residents in low lying areas are also urged to be extra vigilant and to avoid rivers and streams.

Constable Machete was fatally shot by Sergeant Ngobeni who also took his own life.

It’s believed three people remain trapped beneath the rubble of the four-storey structure.

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his ‘GOAT tour’, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

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.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

The Department of Transport and other stakeholders have issued a serious warning about South Africa’s most dangerous routes as millions prepare to take to the roads for the festive season.

More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

While it may seem trivial, loud noises coming from your home, such as barking dogs, can result in you going to court.

A major first world country has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to South Africa.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Australian TV network Seven accuses a member of the England staff of a physical confrontation at Brisbane Airport.

Ten players from seven Scottish clubs are heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, but how long will they be away and what are their prospects?

The Adelaide Oval has hosted plenty of memorable moments, how many do you remember? Good luck!

Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin narrowly misses out on gold as she takes silver at the freeski halfpipe World Cup event in China.

The average rent per province across South Africa varies greatly and shows some remarkable disparities. Here’s why …

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

The growing appeal of small-town living in South Africa is centered around quality of life, safety, affordability and sense of community …

Ambitious Chinese carmaker’s new SUV starts at a price of just under R500 000.

“Orlando Pirates is a professional club, profesional setup, so the expectationals are always the same,” said Ncikazi.

Salah has been linked with a move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League.

The Sharks have finally welcomed their Springbok stars back, and hope to revive their season starting with their Champions Cup match against Saracens.

Nkosana Makate will face his former backer, Errol Elsdon, in an arbitration hearing to oppose a claim against 40% of his settlement from Vodacom for his Please Call Me idea.

Plus: Apple Fitness+ expands to new markets, it’s even easier to add photos to Aura’s digital frames, and the new Nocs speakers go heavy metal.

I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work best in each room.

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

The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.

The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.