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The Democratic Alliance has cleared leader John Steenhuisen of misappropriation of party funds through the use of his party-issued credit card.

Arman Tsarukyan was overlooked for the interim lightweight title despite being the division’s number one contender.

Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.

The MK Party has appointed Brian Molefe, a former CEO of Eskom and Transnet embroiled in multiple corruption scandals, as its new treasurer general. 

Independent Examinations Board (IEB) announced an overall pass rate of 98.31%. 

Motorists travelling between KaNyamazane and Mbombela are urged to use the N4 Road.

Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member goes against the spirit of EU standards.

Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.

Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Magnus Heystek says that South Africa is a phenomenal country in many respects, but those staying should make the right choices and protect their wealth.

South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.

Yaga is slowly growing in South Africa’s e-commerce space, with the Estonian-based company getting millions in funding.

Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Sunrisers Leeds retain England men’s multi-format players Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the 2026 edition of The Hundred with Daniel Vettori the franchise’s new head coach.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone accepts his behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final was wrong

West Ham are reluctant to sanction a sale for Lucas Paqueta this month amid interest in the attacker from Brazil.

An autism advocacy group describes the new toy as a “milestone” in representation.

A tiger rescued from the illegal bone trade has tragically died after he was affected by the Western Cape wildfires last week…

As the 2026 academic year gets underway, thousands of learners in the Western Cape are still waiting to be placed in schools.

‘Abeg’ and ‘nyash’ are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

Ofcom warns that Grok-generated images could amount to intimate image abuse or child sexual exploitation material.

Victims’ families demand accountability as investigators examine negligence, inspections and emergency access at the bar.

Police arrested a 24-year-old man after a woman accused officers of inaction in a domestic assault case in Umlazi.

The singer said she wants to build financial independence beyond her music career.

Ster-Kinekor will begin by airing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for R50-per-ticket from 16 January 2026.

Recently, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer confined to the CTO or CIO’s office – it has become a leading item in the executive boardroom. The reason for this pivot is that executives now see cybersecurity for what it truly is: a visible, prominent business risk with real-life financial and reputational consequences. […]

Walmart says it will continue to explore further improvements to its on-demand delivery service.

Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.

Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.