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Budget-priced cars from China and India help lift annual sales to 17-year high

Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.

Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his appointment of Andy Mothibi as the new head of the NPA, even though Mothibi will reach retirement age in just over two years.

The men are facing charges of dealing with illicit substances and contravening the Immigration Act.

Lobby groups are concerned about alcohol abuse in South Africa.

The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says it has secured additional crews.

Some parents are still seeking placement for their children in Western Cape schools.

More than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam’s international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights.

President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying they had exchanged a friendly phone call and he’d even invited the leader of the South American country to the White House.

Anthony Albanese had previously resisted such an inquiry despite pressure from the Jewish community.

Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The City of Johannesburg is assessing the viability of buying the Kelvin Power Station and Egoli gas as a way to reduce its reliance on Eskom.

Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.

Many provinces across South Africa are experiencing consistent heavy rain and hail, which is leaving a trail of destruction for homeowners and motorists. Forecasters have warned of more to come.

Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives “flexibility”, says a Jersey minister.

The ANC will hold anniversary celebrations in the North West this weekend.

The statement was released as the party today began the disciplinary process to punish Mbali Shinga.

President Ramaphosa met Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng ahead of ANC North West events.

Paul O’Sullivan, Julius Mkhwanazi, Robert McBride and Brown Mogotsi among witnesses.

FIFA will create AI-enabled 3D avatars of players at FIFA World Cup 2026 as part of efforts to enhance its semi-automated offside technology.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says tennis authorities “follow their interests” with regards to the tennis calendar and are not “focusing on protecting all of us”.

England’s Harry Brook apologises after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before an ODI on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little holds the record for the NFL’s longest field goal – not bad for someone who never planned to play the sport.

Zendaya’s new wax figure features a replica of the ring her fiancé, Tom Holland, gave her upon engagement.

Jazz aficionados, rejoice! The Cape Town Jazzathon is celebrating its 29th anniversary at the V&A Waterfront this weekend.

To ensure you comply with new SASSA grant reviews in 2026, read to the very last letter if your financial circumstances have changed …

Moroccan supporters demand the best from Africa’s top-ranked nation.

The South African Weather Service says South Africa faces one of the highest lightning risks in the world.

“Of course if you don’t win games we cannot think about these things,” Guardiola said.

The prices of RAM, SSDs, and graphics cards have surged due to a global memory shortage.

Samsung has forecasted record operating profit as demand for AI sends memory chip prices sharply higher worldwide.

South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to a familiar story: failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. There is truth in that, but it is incomplete.

Vehicle testing centres are allegedly accepting bribes to falsify car reports for e-hailing drivers in South Africa.

A US lawmaker is proposing legislation that would regulate electronic door handles in new cars, following multiple cases of individuals being trapped inside their vehicles.

South Africa’s car industry ended 2025 on a high note, with two automakers doing particularly well last month.

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover.

Researchers are looking to see if there’s a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.