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Volcanic activity at the mountain intensified on 27 December, according to Italian scientists.

The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

There’s been a surge in remittances going back to Honduras amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.

The NSRI rescued several people at sea and is searching for a missing teenager.

A clean-up operation of a crash on Warden and Villiers, in the Free State is under way.

A man tried to rob a woman of her cellphone with a knife on Table Mountain National Park.

City of Tshwane technicians continue with repair work on the Olievenhoutbosch substation.

Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis.

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as “a Christmas present” – contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.

Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.

Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

FirstRand, the owner of FNB and RMB, is offering good value to investors, with the company set to grow in the digital banking space after buying a slice of Dubai-based Optasia.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Match of the Day’s Wayne Rooney analyses why Unai Emery’s second-half substitutions were so impactful as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney praises the performance and development of Florian Wirtz after he scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

Leinster hold on to beat Munster 13-8 in a festive United Rugby Championship derby at Thomond Park.

Siya Kolisi reacts to alleged girlfriend Rachel John’s ‘a day in a life in South Africa’ video amid rumours of their romance.

Bloemfontein’s big-city, small-town vibe is attracting first-time property buyers in their droves. But there’s more to it than that …

The 26-year-old Broadway child star leaves behind a 3-year-old son.

Sunrisers batter Jordan Hermann and bowler Anrich Nortje were in something of a class of their own in Paarl.

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Chery is rapidly expanding in South Africa, with plans to launch two new car brands in early 2026.

You don’t need to be a technical expert or mechanic – simple preparation gets you a long way.

JMC has officially launched the Vigus bakkie in South Africa.

Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.