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The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they’ve been playing most often.

The draw for the group stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup took place on 3 December 2025.

Three people were reported missing when a river swept away an informal settlement in KZN.

The two bodyguards aged 24 and 36 were found carrying two semi-automatic rifles.

Security measures are in place, but Mnisi says conspiracy claims have left him unable to proceed.

They suggested that a charge of misconduct be added to the list.

One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.

The U.S. and Russia met for hours Tuesday to discuss the peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Both sides called the talks “constructive,” but no concrete steps were agreed upon.

NATO foreign ministers will meet in Brussels Wednesday, and the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will be top of mind. But there will be a notable absence: The U.S.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Julianne Smith, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, about the latest Ukraine peace talks and Europe’s role.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

A major ferrochrome smelter in South Africa is preparing to shut down two major plants and cut jobs after more than 20 years in the country.

Across South Africa, businesses and households are being forced to rethink how they manage energy.

US insurer Prudential Financial Inc. is considering selling its stake in South African financial-services firm Alexforbes, according to people familiar with the matter.

The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their ‘sustainability’ claims.

EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is currently testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

The Africa Mayibuye Movement will hold a press briefing ahead of their convention.

The witness on the stand today is Lieutenant General Hilda Khosi Senthumule..

The ANC’s refusal to reconfigure the alliance in over 22 years.

A tearful Kyren Wilson says he is “very lost” following his defeat by Elliot Slessor in the last 32 of the UK Championship in York.

After an iconic Ashes series in 2005, the England cricket team won team of the year, Shane Warne won the Overseas Personality award and Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the most memorable moments.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the postponement of global franchise league R360 is positive for the Prem.

Rassie Erasmus has shared his thoughts after the Springboks learned who they will face in the pool stages of the next World Cup.

Downfall of DStv? Subscribers have been notified that over a dozen channels will be axed after failed negotiations with a global media group.

According to Joburg Water, the work is necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of the city’s water network.

KT Molefe will along with three co-accused face trial in February for the murders of five victims, including two musicians.

December is a perfect opportunity for businesses in retail to increase sales.

The US pauses green card and citizenship processing for 19 countries, citing security concerns after a recent fatal shooting involving an Afghan national.

MultiChoice’s strategy to make ShowMax its growth engine and reach revenue of $1 billion and 16 million active subscribers failed spectacularly.

White Coat Waste finds $1.7m in NIH grants for cat research months after officials said they were working to end studies

The US National Institute of Health is continuing to fund new laboratory experiments on cats despite saying that they are “working tirelessly” to “phase out” such projects.

In July this year, Dr Nicole Kleinstreuer, the NIH acting deputy director, announced in a podcast with...

AI-powered startup Fortell has become a secret handshake for the privileged hearing-impaired crowd who swear by the product. Now, it wants to be in your ears.

The new TRIAX TDcH and TDmH headend platforms are Multichoice-approved, DRM-ready, and engineered for hospitality, commercial and remote environments across the continent.

The Chinese carmaker Geely has launched in South Africa with a new plug-in hybrid SUV called the E5.

Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.