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The rock and blues singer’s love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.

Aerial footage appears to show the structural integrity of a stretch of waterway in Whitchurch has given way.

Ellis Genge’s long-range score, George Hendy’s hot streak and Saracens and Exeter renewing their rivalry feature in our Gallagher Prem round-up.

Gunmen stormed a Saulsville shebeen, killing 12 people and injuring 13 in a deadly mass shooting.

Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed at a hijacked building in Johannesburg last week.

Presight has opened applications for the second cohort of its AI Accelerator program, expanding its efforts to scale market-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accelerate the commercial adoption of advanced technologies. The global initiative is aimed at fast-tracking applied AI products with the potential to deliver significant real-world impact. Applications are open to AI startups,...

The DOJ has released more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And, NPR finds a rise in the number of immigrants without legal status who aren’t showing up to immigration court.

The Trump administration continued its pressure campaign against Venezuela’s president over the weekend, enforcing a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country.

A local government in Japan voted Monday to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant, which has been closed since 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says that South Africa’s tax to GDP ratio is the highest it has ever been, with taxpayers struggling under the worst tax burden on record.

The ‘secret’ R54 billion settlement deal between power utility Eskom and energy regulator Nersa has been nixed by the High Court, until the public has been sufficiently consulted.

Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

KZN National Freedom Party Chairperson, Mbali Shinga has been placed on immediate suspension

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner accuses the EFL of a lack of respect towards the Uefa Conference League amid his side’s fixture congestion.

Former title-winning manager Elena Sadiku has left Celtic and has been replaced by Hibernian boss Grant Scott.

Trevor Lawrence earns a statement win for the Jaguars in NFL week 16, but Detroit and Baltimore are in big trouble – and Caleb Williams has found his ideal coach in Chicago.

Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters in April to complete a Grand Slam of major championships, is named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year for 2025.

Sharksfest fans spent a fortune in Uber rides home after a drastic surge following the fan festival in Durban…

An ultra-luxury 7-star EDITION hotel has been confirmed for Cape Town, marking the brand’s first presence on the African continent.

The death of DJ Warras has sparked widespread shock and tributes from fellow artists, promoters, and fans across the country.

Rainy weather is expected for Christmas, but an indoor celebration does not have to kill the festive vibe when everyone can game together.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 23 December 2025.

South Africa’s shifting summer weather is forcing homeowners to rethink how they maintain their properties to minimise storm damage.

Wish you had more time off? Well, turns out you do… Book these 2026 holiday-maxing dates before your colleagues do!

South coast most likely to see snowflakes, though a full festive blanketing has been unlikely for decades now

While ongoing showers might suggest this Christmas will be a washout, experts say a wintry snap is on its way and some areas of the UK might even have a white Christmas.

According to the Met Office, high pressure is building – meaning that, while some areas may experience showers,...

An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.

LiDAR technology addresses limitations, such as slow capture times, limited range, and indoor-only constraints, of older methods, thanks to LiDAR’s automation, efficiency, and the ability to capture a space’s or object’s full geometry with precision, with millimeter accuracy. It works well both in indoor and outdoor conditions, including total darkness or bright outdoors.  That’s why […]

South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

TopAuto offers unmatched reach for brands looking to influence South Africa’s most active motoring consumers.

Motorists and rental companies are avoiding cars with this feature over safety concerns.

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.

Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.