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One person escaped the fire but three others died after being trapped inside the burning home.

Family of three people who died in the Doornkop building collapse asks for assistance to lay their loved ones to rest.

275 arrests were recorded between December 24 and 28 in the Eastern Cape.

We present the top 10 SABC News headline stories that dominated news and current affairs in 2025.

A high number of motorists have been arrested for drunk driving and recklessness this festive season

Linomtha Skeyi’s body was discovered on Christmas morning in an open field.

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

Trump says progress is being made on a deal between Ukraine and Russia, Israeli prime minister to meet with Trump Monday, anti-poverty groups are bracing for what lies ahead after a year of chaos.

The Israeli Prime Minister will meet President Trump in Florida Monday, with talks expected to focus on the next phases of the peace plan for Gaza.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

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

Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

SARS’ tax data for the year shows who is paying the most income tax by location, gender, age and job sector.

Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

An extensive list of international companies across several industries exited South Africa in 2025.

The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

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’

A 95-yard kick-off return, acrobatic efforts and incredible interceptions all feature in week 17 of the best plays across the NFL.

A bowler from Bhutan becomes the first cricketer to take eight wickets in a T20 international.

After a mixed year in 2025, BBC Sport NI looks at what the next 12 months have in store for the Irish rugby teams.

A cyclist has reportedly been killed in a road accident on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, between Geneva Drive and Houghton.

Outrage has erupted after a video circulated on social media shows young children openly consuming alcohol in the presence of adults.

Amor Vittone spends holidays on KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline, sharing quiet family moments.

Are we winning the fight against corruption?

Privacy may be dead, but civilians are turning conventional wisdom on its head by surveilling the cops as much as the cops surveil them.

Google’s AI is now even smarter, and more versatile.

From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet’s chaos caused outsized real-world harm.

Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.

The first combustion engine car was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.