Girl, 9, dies and teenage boy arrested for murder
A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening.
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Difficult to convey scene of devastation you caused, judge tells Liverpool parade attacker
Paul Doyle is jailed for 21 years and six months after driving at crowds “in a rage” at the parade.
Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole
Norris was handed a life sentence in 2012 for murdering the teenager in a racist 1993 attack.
Man who stopped Paul Doyle says he ‘isn’t a hero’
Daniel Barr jumped into action when he saw a car striking pedestrians at Liverpool’s victory parade.
THE CONVERSATION: What’s the difference between a tumour and cancer?
The terms tumour and cancer are often confused and misused. So what’s the difference? And why is it important to use the correct terms?
THE CONVERSATION: Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts
“Rage bait” has been named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press. It means social media content that is designed to create a strong and negative reaction.
End of an era of pain for South Africa
South Africa’s decade-long stagnation is showing signs of ending as reforms, fiscal consolidation, a stronger rand and improving investor confidence drive a rerating of local assets and lay the groundwork for faster economic growth.
Universal’s first UK theme park given planning permission
The park is expected to attract more than eight million annual visitors and open in 2031.
STICKING POINT: South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse
In a significant step, Australia’s South32 has announced plans to mothball its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique by March, incurring a $60-million one-off cost, because of failed power negotiations. The deadlock stems from an inability to agree on electricity pricing amid ongoing drought conditions affecting hydroelectricity supply.
PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros
Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.
IN PICS | Homeless men offer helping hand to visitors collecting Durban’s ‘holy’ seawater
Visitors from across the country and beyond have begun to flock to Durban’s beaches, many of them to collect “holy” water.
Motorists could see big fuel price relief in January
After steep hikes in December, South African motorists are set to get a much-needed break at the pumps in the new year.
NPA head Batohi’s sudden departure disrupts inquiry proceedings
National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi refused to continue testifying at the inquiry into South Gauteng director of prosecutions Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office on Monday, saying she needed to obtain proper legal counsel.
HUMAN RIGHTS: Western ‘family values’ rhetoric undermines ubuntu and reproductive justice for all in Africa
After commemorating International Human Rights Day on 10 December, a look at how Western-influenced right-wing movements are gaining traction in Africa and are using so-called traditional family values to undermine sexual and reproductive health rights and LGBTQIA+ rights.
Green becomes most expensive overseas IPL player
Kolkata Knight Riders sign Australia all-rounder Cameron Green for 25.2 crore (£2.1m) for next year’s Indian Premier League.
LONELY TITAN: Strangefoot: the last elephant of Knysna — and the hope that refuses to die
Strangefoot, the Knysna Forest’s last wild elephant, continues to walk alone while a privately funded plan to reintroduce companions stalls and is withdrawn
John Cena retires from WWE wrestling after more than two decades
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) icon John Cena has officially retired from professional wrestling after more than two decades, ending his remarkable career with his final match at Saturday night’s Main Event in Washington DC. He faced fellow WWE star
Erratic Newcastle give Howe ‘horrible feeling’
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says it is a “horrible feeling” to not know what he is going to get from his side.
South Africa’s biggest counterfeit busts of 2025
South African authorities have confiscated hundreds of millions in counterfeit goods across the country as it attempts to crack down on the illicit trade.
WATCH LIVE | President Ramaphosa commemorates Reconciliation Day in KZN
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the national commemoration of Reconciliation Day at the Ncome Museum in the Nquthu local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.