THURSDAY, 25 DECEMBER 2025, 06:44
Algeria’s parliament unanimously approved on Wednesday a law declaring France’s colonisation of the country a crime, and demanding an apology and reparations.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile and other leaders in the government of national unity have extended heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed festive season to all South Africans.
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The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours expected across parts of the country, with scattered showers and warm temperatures in many provinces.
Kimberlee Singler is facing murder charges in Colorado in the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.
The Libyan army’s chief of staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has been killed in a plane crash.
Thailand and Cambodia have reported new fighting in their ongoing border conflict, as the first talks between the sides since the latest outbreak of violence get under way.
Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire following his defeat in the PDC World Darts Championship.
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is “impossible” to replace Bruno Fernandes as he faces up to a month without him.
Bristol Bears’ Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo commits his long-term future to the Prem side.
Siwelele have no plans to sell their rising star to any team ahead of the January window after rejecting an offer from Europe.
More than R2.5 billion worth of drugs have been seized from illegal operations throughout the year.
Limpopo police are searching for a 40-year-old tractor driver who is believed to have been swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river at Rankin’s Pass in the Waterberg District on Monday.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has started announcing funding eligibility decisions for the 2026 academic year.
The boat, which is a family’s home, will be refloated in the new year.
With a few hours until Christmas, those who celebrate the holiday are doing last-minute preparations to immerse themselves in the festivities on Thursday.
Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a statement.
Two men have been arrested after allegedly using a dating app to lure Pietermaritzburg men to an abandoned house in Scottsville, where the victims were assaulted and robbed.
The court heard Majola and a co-accused were arrested at the Morafe Hostel in Soweto on Monday.
A man and his wife in Fulton County were stopped by a sheriff while dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus.