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Hong Kong’s anti-graft body on Friday said it had arrested eight people in connection with a fire that ripped through a high-rise apartment complex killing at least 128 people with 200 still missing in the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 years.

Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia released the latest crime statistics for the second quarter of 2025/26.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences which include attempted murder.

SA’s private sector credit extension (PSCE) rose by 7.3% year on year in October, the highest it’s been since February 2023.

Four people who were arrested at OR Tambo Airport will appear in court on Monday.

MK Party is calling for the safety of MPs after the kidnapping of one of its members.

ANCWL led a march to offices of Limpopo police demanding harsher sentences for GBV perpetrators.

A widening corruption scandal has forced the resignation of Ukraine’s second most powerful person.

Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine’s Day last year.

As Pope Leo prepares to visit northern Lebanon, Christian border villages in the south feel abandoned and struggle to rebuild after the war with Israel.

Analysts instead blame criminal gangs for the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolchildren last week.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

South Africans have gained visa-free access to another notable country.

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

Mashatile says he’s confident that other G20 countries will support SA’s continued membership.

This stems from the 2022 criminal complaint about the stolen dollars at Phala Phala.

MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night.

MKP says Zuma-Sambudla wants to shift focus on ensuring safe return of the 19 SA men in Ukraine.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have made two changes in the team to face Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Go Ahead Eagles striker Victor Edvardsen is fined by his club for mocking the appearance of an opponent born with a cleft lip in a Europa League game.

Sebastien Ogier wins a record-equalling ninth Word Rally Championship title, denying Elfyn Evans a first world crown after a controversial Rally Saudi Arabia.

Scotland fall short in their quest for gold at the European Curling Championships as Rebecca Morrison’s rink are beaten 7-5 in the final by Sweden.

Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an update on her life, following their split.

Majid Jordan and Gunna will be coming to South Africa this January to perform at the Milk + Cookies Festival along with other artists.

Checkers is rooting for another sweet Springboks victory against their final opponents for the year – Wales…

An Afrikaner ‘refugee’ questioned if they are permitted to return to SA on vacation after fleeing the country as a result of ‘persecution’.

1.4 TSI timely reminder of what solid German engineering is all about in fast-changing world.

Songezo Zibi rogue politicians have even changed people’s perception of a Woolworths grocery bag.

The SA team scored three tries in a close game.

Outgoing Sharks head coach John Plumtree said he could leave with his head held high if he helped develop players destined for key roles in the future.

Whoop’s subscription plans are discounted, and accessories are up to 70 percent off.

These handy e-paper devices let you write notes, sketch ideas, and even read books—and they’re on sale for Black Friday.

Practicing good “operations security” is essential to staying safe online. Here’s a complete guide for teenagers (and anyone else) who wants to button up their digital lives.

South African Airways (SAA) confirms it has received an urgent Airworthiness Directive (AD) from Airbus concerning a mandatory software update for the A320 model aircraft. Safety remains SAA’s highest priority. In response, we have taken immediate and proactive measures to ensure full compliance with the directive, which mandates completion of the software installation by 23:59 […]

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Airlines across the world cancelled hundreds of flights and scrambled to adjust schedules, as a major Airbus software glitch threatened to derail a crucial holiday travel season. 

Nearly half of all the Toyota passenger cars sold in South Africa are not Toyota models.

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer