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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says it “hurt” to realise the club “wanted me to leave” when Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal proposed a huge offer in the summer.

A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening.

Paul Doyle is jailed for 21 years and six months after driving at crowds “in a rage” at the parade.

Ramaphosa has been addressing the crowds at the official Reconciliation Day commemoration.

December 16th is usually one of the busiest days at the Durban beachfront over the festive period.

Details of the incident remain sketchy at this stage, but police are on the scene

The Afrikaner group observes the Day of the Vow, to commemorate the Battle of the Blood River

DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son Nick has been arrested in connection with their deaths. And, authorities have released new images to help identify the gunman in the Brown University shooting.

“Your heart is strong”, Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him “a true Australian hero”.

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, “Slow Poison.” The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda’s struggle for independence.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Owning a premium German car in South Africa has become a luxury reserved for the country’s top earners.

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a sizeable cut to pricing in the new year.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

On November 13, 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg with only 23 producing required documents.

KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

Former South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.

The response to the Turkish football betting scandal must have the same cultural impact as the punishments for the Calciopoli affair in Italy, says the assistant manager of Galatasaray.

England’s Hannah Hampton and Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma win the Best Fifa Goalkeeper awards.

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away at the age of 29.

South Africa’s power utility is assessing a coastal site near a critically-endangered African penguin colony for a new nuclear power plant.

If you’re one of the lucky South Africans who have received a Christmas bonus, here’s how you can spend it responsibly.

Forget the festive lights – the City of Cape Town has been spending most of its time (and budget) on streetlight maintenance.

Saps said the operations focused on enhancing public safety and asserting state authority during the festive season.

Dumke, who was named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year in 2022, scored 10 tries for the national team in 33 Tests.

Former 5FM and Cliff Central producer DJ Warras was gunned down in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon. This is a developing story.

Ramaphosa called on South Africans to fight back against such false narratives.

Home Affairs wants to stop producing green ID books from 2026 and focus entirely on rolling out smart ID cards and a digital ID system.

Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.

The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.