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The firms’ owner said “alarming” low Christmas trading left both in a “vulnerable” position

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Gauteng traffic officers join police, JMPD to boost road safety as holiday travel peaks.

Most initiates are believed to have died from dehydration.

Holiday traffic disrupted as police probe taxi crash, delaying both lanes of the N1.

Low winter rainfall leaves water supply fragile in George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Little Karoo

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores make their first court appearance in the federal narco-terrorism case.

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty to all charges during their first court appearance in their federal narco-terrorism case.

Schloss, who was friends with Frank in Amsterdam and whose mother later married Frank’s father, was a tireless educator about the Holocaust and was honorary president of The Anne Frank Trust UK.

The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Elon Musk’s social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from his planned Australian Open warm-up tournament as he is “not quite physically ready to compete”.

Watch Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett break the NFL’s all-time sack record in the best of the plays from the final week of the regular season.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Tony McGuinness of Above and Beyond – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

The two-time world champion is aiming to take the title from Luke Humphries.

Thousands lined the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual minstrels’ parade, a cornerstone of South African culture.

Minister Gayton McKenzie has teased ‘breaking news’ evidence about missing Joslin Smith to coincide with the launch of his foundation.

Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John, has posted footage from inside his Ballito home he once shared with his ex, Rachel Kolisi.

Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow shared an unbroken 177-run stand for the first wicket.

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The ANC veteran urged them to take initiative and actively seek employment, rather than basking in the sun.

What these headphones lack in active noise-canceling, they make up for with big, bold sound.

The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the Minifigs.

Three new Chinese bakkies have already been confirmed for South Africa this year, including Chery’s first double cab.

South African has a long history in Formula – including hosting many Grand Prix and even having a former Driver’s Champion in its ranks.

South Africa plans to change the way speeding fines are issued nationwide.

Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.