Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated President Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff election, but the far right incumbent did not concede defeat on Sunday night, raising concerns that he might contest the result.

The death toll from a suspension bridge collapse in India rose to 134 on Monday and officials fear the number could grow as authorities opened a criminal case into one of the deadliest accidents in the country in the past 10 years.

An intensive search for a missing KwaZulu-Natal north coast biker has ended in heartbreak for his loved ones.

South Korean investigators combed footage on Monday from more than 50 state and private closed-circuit TV cameras, and from social media, looking for answers to how a surge in Halloween partygoers trapped in narrow alleys killed so many.

Russia's weekend backtrack from a UN-brokered deal to export Black Sea grains is likely to hit shipments to import-dependent countries, deepening a global food crisis and sparking gains in prices.

The body of one person with fatal burn wounds was recovered early on Monday after a fire, fanned by strong overnight winds, swept through Masiphumelele in Cape Town.

The annoying buzzing while you sleep at night and bite marks are common in Durban during this time of year.

Two street vendors who died in a shooting that claimed the lives of seven people in Finetown, south of Johannesburg, were siblings who sold kotas and chicken feet for a living.

A video of a police service parade at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban has gone viral online, leaving scores in stitches.

Two wanted suspects positively linked to serious crimes in Limpopo are behind bars.

Limpopo police are investigating a case of a missing toddler who was last seen on Friday in Malatane village outside Lebowakgomo.

More than 1,750 people suspected to be involved in crimes including murder, rape and possession of unlicensed firearms were arrested in five districts in Gauteng.

Naturists want to sample the lighter side of life in SA and hope their lifestyle will spark an interest in others to ditch their clothes

Sihle Nxumalo’s home affairs nightmare started in 2004 when he applied for documents required to write his finals

Doctors say the 20-year survival post transplantation proves the success of kidney transplants from living donors

President Yoon vows investigation as nation mourns revellers who died during celebration that spun tragically out of control

The lawsuits accuse UNC of discriminating against white and Asian American applicants and Harvard against Asian American applicants

According to US media speculation, the reductions could be about 50% of the workforce

After the first explosion hit the education ministry, the second blasted as ambulances arrived and people gathered to help the victims

Eskom has announced that Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from Monday morning.

Sun City, led by its GM Brett Hoppe, hosted a fun day on Sunday to raise awareness around mental health.

At least 30 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India's western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday, two government officials said.

AfriForum's private prosecution unit has served papers for an appeal against a North West court's decision to acquit minister of defence Thandi Modise on charges of animal cruelty.

If you are grocery shopping on a tight budget, Shoprite is your best bet, with Woolworths coming in as the most affordable stockist of maize meal, white sugar and Baby Soft branded toilet paper.

Eleven people were killed on Saturday, including two police officers, in a crush at an overcrowded stadium concert in Kinshasa headlined by Congolese singer Fally Ipupa, the interior minister said.

Shocked family members collected bodies, parents searched for children and a country sought answers on Sunday after at least 153 people were crushed to death when a crowd in South Korea surged in an alleyway during Halloween festivities.

Iranian students defied warnings from the feared Revolutionary Guards and Basij militia that nationwide protests must end by Sunday, prompting a fierce response from riot police and militia, videos on social media showed.

The national department of basic education says it's all hands on deck for the final national certificate examinations, starting for most candidates on Monday.

Former president Jacob Zuma is seemingly living a normal life following the expiry of his prison sentence for contempt of court.

Angry robbers returned with firearms and mowed down bystanders and vendors