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Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday

Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world’s rich and powerful.

A grand jury indictment announced on Friday supersedes initial charges brought by state prosecutors last month.

Mailula has endured a difficult eight-month period as he’s lost his brother just a few months after burying his mother.

The Swartruggens Dam is full and currently overflowing

Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.

At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm.

Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.

The U.S. and Iran sat down for high-stakes talks as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region.

Athletes from around the world attended the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

Advocate Noko also revealed that the operation produced no arrests as the suspects were killed.

The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.  

A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.

Saudi Pro League is ready to offload Cristiano Ronaldo for £43m, Chelsea set to rival Tottenham for Dusan Vlahovic, while Sergio Ramos offers his services to Marseille, plus more.

Watch the moment a referee is forced to stop play in the match between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, after the home fans set off flares in the stands in celebration of their 60th birthday.

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor signs a contract extension with the Women’s Super League club until 2030.

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has turned patience into power, leading from the back with form, discipline and respect this season.

From a safari to Spur! Take a look inside Hollywood actor Jerry O’Connell’s trip to South Africa this month…

Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend Rachel John has left South Africa – will they pursue a long-distance relationship?

Fighting for the fullback jersey? Springbok players, and club rivals Damian Willemse and Aphelele Fassi’s derby brawl had fans speculating…

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Nationwide festive season operations saw 236 887 arrests, targeting serious crime, unlicensed alcohol outlets.

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Among those Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently named to a federal autism committee are people who tout dangerous treatments and say vaccine manufacturers are “poisoning children.”

Forget the Super Bowl, Samsung’s Fantastic S90F QD-OLED TV is on a sweet sale just in time for the Winter Olympics.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Several major roads in Cape Town will be closed next week.

John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.