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The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Some refereeing decisions will be much-talked about as 10-player Pharaohs hang on in the face of second-half onslaught.

SAPU has raised concerns about the safety of the officers.

Clifton, Camp’s Bay, Melkbosstrand, Muizenberg, are some of the favourite hang outs

The SANDF members were trying to cross the river from Komatipoort to the Lebombo Border Post.

Veteran SABC journalist, Veronica Fourie, passed away in an ambulance on her way to the hospital

Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

France’s Louvre museum has installed large metal bars over the windows of the gallery thieves broke into in October.

The U.S. has launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year.

Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming

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

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

The man who took a chance on a failing French kitchenware brand has been added among South Africa’s dollar-billionaires.

While the latest crime statistics show a broad-based decline in reported crimes across most categories in South Africa, white collar crime has continued to rise, with no sign of slowing down.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) at the end of the fourth week of December shows that motorists are in store for an even bigger cut in prices in the new year.

Home Affairs is amending the nation’s immigration laws – 8 years after a ruling from the Constitutional Court.

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

More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

ANCYL spokesperson Zama Khanyase says President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown support for their call.

Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Who will triumph in the second Edinburgh derby of the season? Will Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou make it 11 league matches unbeaten? And will Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate continue his excellent creative output?

Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt on Friday evening. Despite having a man advantage, South Africa failed to score a single goal.

Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt after a Mohamed Salah penalty decided their Group B clash at Afcon 2025 at Adrar Stadium in Agadir.

Larne come from behind to beat Carrick Rangers 2-1 and increase their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership table to six points while Glentoran defeat Linfield and there are wins for Ballymena United, Portadown, Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts.

The number of teenage mothers who gave birth on Christmas Day has increased, raising concern regarding adolescent pregnancy in South Africa.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shared a look inside his scenic island vacation in the Seychelles with his two kids and two siblings.

Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have been together for five years and got engaged in New York City.

Inside Cheslin and Layla Kolbe’s Christmas family celebrations, including Springbok Jesse Kriel in Tokyo, Japan. Take a look…

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‘Even Salah said to me after the game that he was surprised it was a penalty,’ said Broos

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Egpyt get a penalty, Bafana don’t and the Pharaohs get the three Group B points.

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global justice

The record-breaking 252mph winds of Hurricane Melissa that devastated Caribbean islands at the end of October were made five times more likely by the climate crisis. Scorching wildfire weather in...

These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close

Inside a large greenhouse at the University of Kansas, Professor Liz Koziol and Dr Terra Lubin tend rows of sudan grass in individual plastic pots. The roots of each straggly plant harbor a specific strain of invisible soil fungus. The...

Tyre theft is a massive problem in South Africa, but there are a few simple measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.

There are several steps you should take if you are caught in a hailstorm, and a few steps to assess the damage.

Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain economic outlooks.

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

Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.