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Eskom has had 14 CEOs and thousands of hours of load shedding since power cuts began in 2007.

The two soldiers were on patrol when the incident occurred on Christmas Day

The phone snatcher who was captured on camera snatching the phone has been arrested.

Twelve people were killed and 13 others were wounded in the shooting incident in Saulsville.

Nine people were killed in the incident, which happened at the KwaNoxolo tavern earlier this month

Conditions are dire for people in Gaza as President Trump and Israel’s prime minister discuss the next phase of the ceasefire deal. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of an attempted drone strike.

China’s People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It’s unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls “Justice Mission 2025.”

Israel’s prime minister met President Trump at the White House Monday to discuss next steps in the peace plan with Gaza and across the region.

NPR’s Michel Martin talks about the prospects for Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan with former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.

Wealthy South Africans are increasingly turning their backs on big city living and moving to smaller coastal towns along the Garden Route.

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Chris Kavanagh has been promoted to the elite list of Uefa referees alongside Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor.

Liverpool set-piece coach Aaron Briggs leaves the club amid the problems in dead-ball situations this season.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains why world number one Luke Littler has been booed at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Rhian Wilkinson hopes Jess Fishlock will join Wales’ staff for the start of World Cup qualifying in March.

Elite junior tennis players are flocking to online schools. The model offers flexibility and focus – but raises deeper questions about growth, pressure and childhood

In a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts...

New property data has revealed that several small coastal towns in the Garden Route are proving to be much more than just a holiday escape.

‘The Wire’ actor Idris Elba is now Sir Idris Elba, in recognition of his service to the youth through his foundation.

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared some of the hard and lighter moments of 2025 as the year draws to an end.

“It’s going to be physical, a ‘who’s the bigger man type thing’. A full crowd,” said Stormers scrumhalf Cobus Reinach.

The decision comes just 13 days before the 2025 cohorts get their results on the 12th of January 2026.

Videos, sirens and social media fury force Gagasi FM to pull star host Felix Hlophe off air.

“Our board is confident that we have secured the right head coach,” said Benadie.

The reborn Commodore 64 is an astonishing remake—but daunting if you weren’t there the first time around.

If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the answers—as well as some of our top recommendations.

Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.