Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him
The former contestant alleges he received an “anonymous” email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received “far more” votes.
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Maresca hints at wanting older heads at end of chaotic week
Blues manager Enzo Maresca hints that having some more experience in his squad would be beneficial following their comeback to earn a point at Newcastle.
Tributes paid to 16-year-old girl who died at London underground station
The teenager’s family remember their daughter as a bright and beautiful girl.
George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless
Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.
The Best Bits of Newscast’s Podcast-a-Thon (Part One)
Danny Robins, Armando Iannucci and Alexander from The Traitors!
Prince ‘honoured to become SAS charity patron’
The Prince of Wales says he is looking forward to working with the SAS Regimental Association.
WEATHER: Severe storm with heavy rain and HAIL expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 21 December 2025.
The Springboks’ stellar 2025 season
The Springboks have had a stellar 2025 season, winning the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and seeing out the Quilter Nations Series undefeated.
Nearly 1,500 motorists arrested in festive drunk driving crackdown
Between December 1 and 17, a nationwide campaign led to the arrest of 1,478 drunk drivers out of 2,719 total offenders, marking an 8.7% increase from the previous year.
Andrew lying on laps at Sandringham among new Epstein photos
The photo appears to have been taken in the saloon room at Sandringham, the royal estate in Norfolk.
South Africa’s unemployment crisis is only getting worse
South Africa’s economy is growing slightly faster than before but still far too slowly to absorb new labour-market entrants, reduce unemployment, or prevent living standards from declining.
Pitso: No better time to coach Bafana Bafana than now
Pitso Mosimane has made himself available for the Bafana Bafana coaching seat which will be vacant after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
News24 | Fire rips through iconic Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl
A blaze that broke out at midday at the iconic Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl has caused massive destruction.
Murder investigation after man, 55, shot in street
Officers are called to reports of a shooting on West End Close, Stonebridge, at 21:35 GMT on Friday.
Appeal to all MI5 staff for information in BBC spy case
The inquiry head says it is “surprising” that new material is being uncovered years after the case began.
FIFA World Cup: Ticket info for Bafana Bafana fans
FIFA has made tickets for next year’s World Cup more affordable, and Bafana Bafana fans can now start purchasing.
The biggest solar farms in South Africa
South Africa currently has over 11,000 megawatts of operational solar photovoltaic capacity across over 2,000 plants.
US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
The US justice department released hundreds of thousands of pages of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic forme
Joshua and Paul earn riches but deliver budget sporting spectacle
Anthony Joshua earns one of the biggest paydays of his career – but where does his victory over Jake Paul leave both fighters and boxing?