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Russia’s leader said during a four-hour TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were “nonsense”.

The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Weston-super-Mare on Monday, have described her as “the most beautiful little soul”, adding: “Our hearts are broken in a way we never imagined possible.”

The Electoral Commission says postponing council elections further risks “damaging public confidence”.

Natasha Jonas and more are backing Anthony Joshua to deliver against Jake Paul as the world of boxing gives its predictions for Saturday’s bout.

Four people have been killed in a crash involving four bakkies on the N2 in KZN.

Residents believes that this will help small business owners. 

A 2-year-old girl was killed in the accident in Limpopo.

DJ Warras was gunned down on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD.

The Friday deadline was mandated by a bill that got near-unanimous support in Congress, and was later signed into law by President Donald Trump.

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

The suspect’s spree began at Taipei’s main metro station before he moved to another station nearby.

Mette-Marit has pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe.

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.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.

South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for the end of the third week in December indicates that motorists can expect an even bigger cut in prices at the pumps.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Burnley boss Scott Parker says he will “keep bouncing back” despite feeling “the pressure” of trying to keep the club in the Premier League.

Leon Britton and Joe Allen are to stay on at Swansea City as part of a new-look coaching staff which will also include assistant head coach Ryan Maye, who arrives from Aston Villa.

Wilfried Nancy says Celtic’s poor start on his managerial watch is “difficult to accept personally”.

Four players are banned from ⁠all ⁠football-related activity for several years for their part in match-fixing offences in the A-League.

Lasizwe Dambuza revealed that he checked himself in to a mental wellness retreat and handed over all his social media accounts to management.

From 2026, pupils at a Cape Town high school will have to leave their smartphones at home or lock them away during the school day.

Part of an eventual three-model Nissan range based on existing Renault products, the Gravite, for now, has not been approved for South Africa.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 20 December 2025.

Correctional Services says Donovan Moodley must undergo more interventions before parole can be reconsidered in two years.

Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?

These are the 10 most sought-after cars on the second-hand market in South Africa.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.