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The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on flawed assessment, a report has found.

West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable’s future.

US president Donald Trump has paused visa applications of 75 different countries, 15 of which have qualified for the FIFA World Cup.

Western Cape Education Department condemns this morning’s disruption at Bastiaanse High School

Victor Majola faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.

The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who ‘would take welfare and public benefits.’

The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.

Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

The businesses’ co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Phahlane says the interefernce began after the ANC Polokwane Conference in 2007.

Nolusapho Mandela, who was Mandla Mandela’s mother, passed away on Sunday.  

Dom Taylor is given a six-month suspension for failing a drugs test during the PDC World Championship.

Raphinha has become one of Barcelona’s most dependable performers and a decisive figure in their biggest matches, which he credits Hansi Flick for.

Daryl Mitchell hits a superb unbeaten century as New Zealand levelled their one-day international series against India with a seven-wicket win in Rajkot.

Finally South Africa’s Betway Premiership is back after the AFCON break. The action will resume with the champions Mamelodi Sundowns hosting rookies Orbit College FC.

The bail application of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, has been postponed to Thursday, 15 January.

The two-time champions from seasons one and two are again in the mix in the play-offs.

A total of R14.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 14 January 2026.

Actor and rapper Will Smith has won praise after stepping in to replace YouTuber Salah Brooks’s stolen skydiving equipment.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 14 January 2026, in our simple daily news update.

AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built.

Secunda – Luyanda Ndlozi is the best overall performer in the Mpumalanga Grade 12 Class of 2025. As has become the norm, the best-performing Matric Senior Certificate candidate is rewarded with a brand new set of wheels. Announcing the best performer, Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu said: “The overall and outstanding top achiever was Luyanda Ndlozi […]

A major Verizon outage appeared to impact customers across the United States starting around noon ET on Wednesday. Calls to Verizon customers from other carriers may also be impacted.

The used car industry experienced significant growth in December 2025, generating R12.89 billion in revenue.

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?