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The Eastern Cape has consistently had the highest rape rate over the past five years, and the latest SAPS crime statistics show that this trend is continuing.

Head coach Ruben Amorim says if he had changed Manchester United’s formation because of media pressure it would have been “the end” for him.

Police remain at the scene after a reports small aircraft entered the water on Sunday.

SAMA has expressed concern over the increased pressure on healthcare facilities.

The investigation has uncovered irregularities in several subjects, including English, maths

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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the United States is offering his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.

Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

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.

The share price performances of South Africa’s largest banks have varied drastically over the last year, with Capitec clearly on top.

The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

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.

Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

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.

He is just one of the extraordinary new signings at Orlando Pirates. Sihle Nduli has proved critics wrong and become a key figure in Soweto.

Here is what to look out for on the final round of Scottish Premiership fixtures for 2025, including Celtic v Motherwell, Djeidi Gassama’s form and the pressure on David Martindale.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush says he thought he was close to dying after contracting superflu earlier in December and spending five days in hospital.

Chelsea dropping more points from winning positions than any other Premier League team is “not random” says manager Enzo Maresca as he tries “to understand why”.

Fewer children are reading for fun – but parents are trying everything from AI to dramatic voices to keep them engaged

It’s been a tough year for our brains. Merriam-Webster dictionary editors chose “slop” as 2025’s word of the year. New York Magazine recently dropped its “Stupid Issue”, with a cover story exploring America’s collective “cognitive decline”. There are big...

South Africa’s Grammy Award-winning DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez, has shown off their new R157 million Clifton home.

The water bottle from MaXhosa’s Heritage Collection seems to be priced higher than a lot of South Africans on social media are prepared to pay.

You can still do quite a few things with that small heap of Christmas presents that are either too ugly or too unsuitable – even good things.

The suspect was handcuffed after he voluntarily handed himself over to officers at the Matatiele Saps.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Tyrone Green and Rhyno Smith can play for other nations next year.

The letter came as a shock to Mchunu’s colleagues, who all testified that he should have consulted with them.

With limited access on NHS and a hefty price tag, black market is booming and counterfeit drugs are on sale

Losing weight may be a common new year resolution but health experts have warned against buying medications for such purposes from social media sellers or other illegitimate channels.

Jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have become hugely popular for weight loss, with trials suggesting the...

A fun diversion for retro gaming on the Nintendo Switch 2—if you can stand to look at it.

Crossing the 350-episode milestone, What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou remains the premier platform for leaders shaping South Africa’s technology landscape.

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.