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Anglo American and Teck have secured Canadian regulatory approval for a merger of equals to form Canada-headquartered Anglo Teck, creating a global copper-focused mining giant.

The City of Ekurhuleni emergency management services responded to two fires – one that claimed the lives of two people and the other which gutted a liquor store – in the early hours of Wednesday.

Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested in Jhb for illegally working on processing refugee applications to the US while on tourist visas.

DJ Warras was ambushed and shot dead by three suspects in CBD on Tuesday morning.

This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.

A suspected gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered to begin funerals for the victims.

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

South Africa’s public servants are paid higher than the national average, with one sector standing out above all.

The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.

Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is “nature’s crude oil”.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

The Proteas face a must-win clash against India on Wednesday in order to keep the T20 series alive. Follow the live scoring here.

BBC Sport assesses how Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd have fared so far in this season’s Women’s Champions League with one league phase round remaining.

After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner swept the Grand Slams again, BBC Sport analyses who might stop them in 2026 – and you can have your say.

The January transfer window is here. Orlando Pirates are expected to make decisions on Tshegofatso Mabasa and Sinoxolo Kwayiba.

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home, and no details about a suspect or motive have been released

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) community is grieving after the “shocking” shooting death of the director of its plasma science and fusion center, according to officials.

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, had been shot multiple times at his home in Brookline on Monday night...

Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety revealed that DJ Warras had a total of five protection orders before his brutal murder in the Jhb CBD.

ActionSA President Herman Mashaba condemned the ‘brutal’ murder of DJ Warras on Tuesday 16 December: ‘No regard for human life.’

‘They also respectfully request that the South African Police Service be given the space and support needed to thoroughly investigate this tragic crime.’

Top five budget-friendly things to do this festive season.

The Citizen did the hard yards, so you don’t have to.

MTN Group and Huawei are advancing digital inclusion through device-network-cloud synergy.

Huawei’s Wi-Fi portfolio 7 offers cutting-edge features that make it the go-to choice for fast and reliable connectivity.

In recent weeks, Eskom’s planned maintenance strategy has caught the attention of a respected energy analyst.

Leading organisations across ICT, telecoms, banking, and finance rely on MyBroadband for exceptional marketing performance.

We used Press Pulse to compare several of the most popular e-hailing services in South Africa.

Waterlogged roads, when combined with the increased traffic of the festive season, are likely to result in roads deteriorating more rapidly.

The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.