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These are the reactions from world leaders following Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela.

Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa is set to experience a positive year in 2026, both politically and economically.

Police in Gqeberha are investigating cases of assault and crimen injuria following an alleged racial altercation at a ski boat club during the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Questions for Broos on the plane home after Cameroon muscle past SA in last 16 clash in Rabat.

Police says a massive search was launched after the girl’s mother noticed that she had disappeared. 

The childminder was arrested after a toddler was found wounded in Jeffreys Bay on New Year’s Day.

The mass shooting at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal claimed the lives of ten people.

A day after Saturday’s U.S. strikes, Venezuelans describe fear, confusion, and long lines for fuel and food.

Trade, regional security and Beijing’s unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

Higgins said the Trump administration ending TPS for Venezuelans in early 2025 was “reckless, dangerous, and wrong.”

The Venezuelan president, who was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday, is awaiting trial in New York City on federal criminal charges.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

SARS is expected to intensify its crackdown on tax non-compliance in 2026, with closer scrutiny of taxpayers’ bank accounts remaining one of its most effective tools.

Money moved into “safe-haven” assets as the operation increased concerns about geopolitical risks.

Going to a restaurant in Japan makes South Africans realise that there is another way to enjoy food and be served.

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday

The US says its forces captured Maduro and his wife in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday

What a prospect this guy is.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Last 16.

Was a formation change necessary?

A talent young wing, who has roots in South Africa, is being touted as a future England international after a flying start to his career.

Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners

Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.

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Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

After a painstaking five-week wait, January 2026 SASSA Older Person Grants will bring some much-needed New Year relief this week …

The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.

The Junior Springbok star’s first URC try has fans wondering why he is not given more opportunities.

Trump’s raid on Venezuela leaves the world questioning America’s next move. South Africa remains distant but cautious.

Teen births rise over Christmas and New Year in South Africa. Girls face blame while adults escape accountability.

The campaign ensured that unsafe vehicles were removed from the roads in an effort to protect commuters during the festive season.

MultiChoice has said decreases in subscribers, revenue, and trading profit were due to unpredecented operating challenges.

The automotive industry has witnessed numerous scandals over the years, but one in particular stands out for its sheer scale and impact.

These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results

NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.