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The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.

This Christmas, to save you from tears, there’s some genuine competition, our music correspondent finds.

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

The Telkom Radio Awards were held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

The meeting agreed to enhance the Commission’s security operational plan over next two days.

The intervention follows formal request from the municipality for assistance to deal with challenges

Her husband  a teacher is facing charges of murder and violation of a protection order. 

Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known.

Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia mark a year of unrest, accusing the government of ditching Europe for closer ties with Russia.

Professor Sumit Ganguly, Director of the Huntington Program at Stanford, says Putin’s visit to India reflects ongoing ties despite U.S. pressure.

Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

The municipality has been recognised as the best municipality in the Western Cape after 11 consecutive clean audits.

Giraf Macadamia Milk is becoming a familiar sight in coffee shops across South Africa, thanks to its compatibility with coffee, while also supporting local farmers.

South Africans looking for a bonus to ease their financial situation have been warned that a year-end bonus is not required by law.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement was officially launched in September 2025 by Floyd Shivambu.

Over 300 DA delegates attended the conference, and nominated provincial leadership for 2026

Van der Merwe’s identity was erroneously revealed, including the failure to disguise his voice

The ANC in Ekurhuleni has expressed shock over what it describes as a calculated assassination.

Shabaz Masoud beats Peter McGrail by unanimous decision to claim the vacant European super-bantamweight title in Monaco.

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says Mohamed Salah is “making it all about him” after the winger criticised the club and manager Arne Slot.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy is critical of Mohamed Salah’s comments on his situation at the club, following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds.

Paris St-Germain might offer Manchester United a swap deal for Marcus Rashford, Liverpool will listen to offers for Ibrahima Konate, plus more.

AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’

A single person claims to have authored 113 academic papers on artificial intelligence this year, 89 of which will be presented this week at one of the world’s leading conference on AI and machine learning, which has raised questions among computer scientists about the state of AI...

Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University’s first female leader, had to pivot from personal tragedy to address ‘a wounding that happened to all of us’

Astrid Tuminez was on her way to Rome, the trip a kind of pilgrimage after months of grief. Her husband, Jeffrey Tolk, had died suddenly earlier in the year, and the loss had left her carrying a weight she couldn’t set down. “I felt darkness and...

Pupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots

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On a bright wintry morning, Bradford’s majestic 19th-century city hall is alive with children’s laughter, chatter and songs. Sixty girls and...

Elon Musk has lashed out against South Africa’s ‘super racist’ laws, which believes have prevented Starlink from operating in the country.

The widow of Marius van der Merwe – a whistleblower in the Madlanga Commission – has broken her silence after his assassination…

British businessman Shrien Dewani has posted new pictures of himself just days after the 15-year death anniversary of his bride, Anni Dewani.

From laptops and cash to special food: Here is what Thabo Bester is demanding BEFORE his prison escape trial kicks off…

Two South Africans remain in the mix, but they will need something of a miracle to topple the Norwegian.

Rele Mofokeng nets an extra time winner for the Buccaneers.

A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 6 December 2025.

The Bkitzboks were in top form to beat Fiji, New Zealand and Great Britain to power into Sunday’s Cape Town Sevens semifinals.

The V-JEPA system uses ordinary videos to understand the physics of the real world.

The Hyundai Grand i10 has received a disappointing result after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP in partnership with the AA.

It has been over a year since South Africa’s last compact bakkie was discontinued, forcing motorists to seek alternative solutions.