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Stokes tells England to not be ‘insular’ in Sydney
Captain Ben Stokes says his England players should not be protective of their positions in the final Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.
SATURDAY, 03 JANUARY 2026, 08:56

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Captain Ben Stokes says his England players should not be protective of their positions in the final Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.

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The rand’s rally against the dollar in 2025 reflects both dollar weakness and South Africa’s improving fundamentals, with further gains expected as the currency becomes more stable, inflation falls, and US risks intensify.

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Trump warned Iran’s authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington “will come to their rescue”.

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Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

South Africa
The death toll in the Mokopane crash that happened on Christmas Eve has risen to nine.

South Africa
Many motorists have been threatened with arrest for refusing to pay fines at roadblocks.

South Africa
Four family members were shot and killed at their home on New Year’s Eve in Port Shepstone.

South Africa
The crash claimed the life of the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft.

World
Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

World
The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

World
The move comes as an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other.

World
As a new year begins, a hike up Africa’s highest peak is a reminder that slowing down is sometimes the key to success.

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

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Africa
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

Business
MultiChoice owner Canal+ signed a multi-year and multi-territory agreement which saved DStv from losing many prominent channels.

Business
Mauritius continues to see an influx of capital, with the country seeing inflows from South Africa, France, the UAE and UK.

Business
Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

Business
Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is “even more important” in winter.

Politics
The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Politics
Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Politics
Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Politics
Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Sport
Follow the live scoring as the Stormers and Bulls go head to head in what promises to be a blockbuster URC battle on Saturday night.

Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Sharks take on the Lions in another important URC game at Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.

Sport
It’s the AFCON final-16. Bafana Bafana face the mighty Cameroon on Sunday at 20:00 at Agdal Medina Stadium. SABC will cover the battle.

Sport
Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke says that Peter Harte is ‘probably not going to commit’ to the Tyrone cause ahead of the 2026 season, while Rian O’Neill is to sit out the 2026 campaign for Armagh.
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector.

Education
Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role
The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...
Education
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Education
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.

Lifestyle
Queen Camilla revealed that she was attacked by a man as a teenager while she was on a train. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Here’s the latest on SASSA Child Support Grants in January 2026, including payment dates and proposed increases and amendments …
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Casalinga chef Rausharn Griffin loves to cook with farm grown produce, has a passion for food and loves what he does. Here’s why.

Entertainment
Though he has a new backline coach, the Bulls mentor says he will personally coach the forwards after dismissing Andries Bekker.

Entertainment
The Northern Cape recorded the lowest birth with 50 babies (28 boys and 22 girls).

Entertainment
South Africa’s ever popular bakkie market looks set for a bumper year.

Science/Tech
Digitap ($TAP) and Solana (SOL) sit at very different stages of the crypto cycle. One is a large-cap L1 trading near $126 after years of growth and adoption. The other is an innovative crypto presale that aims to disrupt global payments with a new omni-bank model. For those assessing the best cryptos to buy, the […]

Science/Tech
Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this December.

Science/Tech
Tesla ceded the title of world’s top seller of electric cars to a prominent Chinese brand that, unlike Tesla, offers its vehicles in South Africa.

Science/Tech
Save 30% with a OnePlus coupon this month, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.

Motoring
There is a R13.3 million price difference between the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa.

Motoring
There are many venerable car brands in the world, but there is one that holds the title for the oldest, and it isn’t Ford.
Motoring

Motoring
The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Health
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

Health
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.