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Mr Price said online betting and high debt servicing costs are putting pressure on South African households’ disposable income.

Katberg Hotel in the Amathole Mountains is quietly being restored, balancing history, affordability and renewed Eastern Cape tourism.

A new year gives you the perfect opportunity to start fresh and form habits that can improve your overall wellbeing. Achieving financial wellbeing is more than just managing your day-to-day finances to get by.

European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday – but why have Luis Enrique’s side not been at their best so far this term?

The fellowship recognises exceptional PhD students from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research demonstrates the potential for groundbreaking scientific contributions and meaningful societal impact, particularly in areas where advances in computing can benefit communities around the world. The Google PhD Fellowship programme supports outstanding...

Vodacom Group has been recognised as Africa’s number one employer for the third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in employee experience and organisational culture. The certification and top ranking were awarded to Vodacom Group alongside individual recognitions for Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Tanzania, Safaricom...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across all platforms, but it’s essential to remember, as former CEO of RMB, Ginni Rommety, puts it: “AI is not a substitute for human intelligence, it is a tool to amplify human creativity and capability” However, as the volume of critical decisions and solutions provided (or suggested) by intelligence […]

The creative arts are essential for a child’s overall development. They help with growth in the mind, body, and spirit. In the twenty-first century, technology continues to change how we live and work. Still, the creative arts are crucial in combining human creativity with a digital world that keeps evolving. At schools like Reddam House […]

Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.

About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has reportedly approved 21 name changes across South Africa, including major and historic towns.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

With over 125,000 healthcare professionals having resigned in South Africa over the last decade, Canada has become a popular emigration destination.

Codehesion is South Africa’s premier Android and iOS smartphone app development company with a reputation for delivering world-class software products.

Ramaphosa and his Deputy Paul Mashatile lead a one-day Lekgotla with Ministers, Premiers and SALGA.

Witness E alleges that Mchunu convinced him to write a statement to the Commission favouring him.

The KZN Hawks head testified that he enjoyed a brotherly relationship with Cat Matlala since 2019

Adv. Adila Hassim asks Gen. Lesetja Senona why Cat sent him a video of an internal SAPS meeting.

The Springboks boast tremendous firepower up front, with world-class options at both loosehead and tighthead prop.

The DA has expressed criticism following the replacement of SA with New Zealand as a host destination for a 2026 World Surf League event.

Danny Quinn, an All-Ireland winner with Derry in 1993, opens up on the untimely passing of his wife 15 years ago.

Brighton turn down an approach from Nottingham Forest for Lewis Dunk, while Chelsea consider Cole Palmer “untouchable” amid Manchester United interest.

In today’s newsletter: Rising living costs, shrinking early years services and soaring screen use are reshaping what teachers encounter on the first day of school​, with consequences felt across the system

Good morning. Teaching four- and five-year-olds has always involved patience, care and flexibility. What many reception teachers say they did not sign up for was spending large chunks of the...

When it comes to cars, there are numerous myths that South Africans have taken to heart. These are the five most common…

A former Miss South Africa has launched an initiative to help needy parents pay off their Pep Stores lay-by accounts for school uniforms.

Years after that viral moment, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi reunited in video posted online…

Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.

After her ordeal, the man dragged her to a graveyard, where he left her.

Hawks took down a multi-billion-dollar cybercrime syndicate in Bryanston and Johannesburg’s northern suburbs on Tuesday.

It’s been a mixed bag from the juniors over the years at the global tournament.

The South African government has yet to finalise a Digital ID policy, which will first need to be approved by Cabinet before being published for public comment.

Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.

South Africa’s new immigration white paper proposes a sweeping, tech-driven overhaul.

Snode’s US patent enables the detection and prevention of malicious activity within encrypted network traffic without requiring access to the decrypted content itself.

One of South Africa’s biggest cities has failed to renew its contract with its speed camera provider.

South Africa wants to raise the import tariff for Indian and Chinese cars from 25% to 50%.

Buying your first car in South Africa is a rite of passage, the step between lifts from friends and full independence, between planning routes around taxis and deciding when to hit the road on your own terms.

Three- to five-year-old used cars represent a goldmine of value for South African buyers.

Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.