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Thousands of firefighters battled bushfires in Australia’s southeast on Saturday that have razed homes, cut power to thousands of homes and burnt swathes of bushland.

Hosts efficient enough, but also created little in the way of chances.

The ANC SG vowed that an ANC-led government would prioritise nationalising the SARB and implementing land expropriation without compensation.

National Treasury is considering alcohol excise duty changes that would raise the excise on alcohol to curb excessive consumption in some categories.

Most fires are currently under control in Kouga but a trail of damage has been left behind.

Another suspect was shot and killed in a similar situation on Thursday.

Fannie Seribishane is accused of shooting Mumsy Seribishane outside Lebowakgomo Hospital.

The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

El Presidente Donald Trump quiere que más compañías petroleras estadounidenses se incorporen a Venezuela. Pero existen razones económicas e históricas que podrían dificultar su acceso.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

“Today it’s uninvestable,” Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.

The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

SANCO, which forms part of the ANC’s alliance, is attending the party’s 114th commemoration in NW

Ramapha delivered he keynote address at the ANC’s January 8 gala dinner in the North West.

Mantashe linked youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

Morgan Rogers shares what the FA Cup means to him and whether he would rather win the competition or finish in the Premier League top four with Aston Villa.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the final of the Brisbane International for the third year in a row with victory over Karolina Muchova.

Mofokeng has options.

Keep track of the live scoring as a Springbok-laden Bulls side takes on the Bristol Bears in the Champions Cup.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

TikTok couple Kristy and Desmond Scott are reportedly getting a divorce over ‘alleged infidelity’ wiping out any chance of reconciliation.

While Siya is on ‘baecation’ with Rachel John, his estranged wife Rachel Kolisi is teaching his younger sister to budget. Take a look…

With donations far and few between during the festive season, SANBS is urging donors countrywide to help replenish national blood stocks.

South Africa’s fastest-growing banks are leveraging their one huge advantage over the traditional banking industry. And it’s working …

Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil industry rests on shaky economic and strategic ground

Kempton Park hatter Phillip Botha’s bold pieces are breath-taking and he breathes creativity in many ways. He believes love conquers all, too.

The Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape and the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape are worst affected areas at the moment

The party’s reaction follows a recent controversial Facebook post.

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Ynys Môn (Anglesey): The wolf moon is spectacular enough, but look east and you’ll see a celestial titan the size of a pinprick

As unmissable as new year’s fireworks, the wolf moon held the heavens for the first few nights of January, casting an unearthly radiance over everything, night almost as bright as day. Now, as that moon wanes, prepare to be wowed by a true planetary A-lister:...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.