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Kaizer Chiefs will NOT appoint new coach, says Bobby
Kaizer Chiefs are currently coached by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, and the management has no intention to replace them for now.
SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026, 10:15

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Kaizer Chiefs are currently coached by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, and the management has no intention to replace them for now.

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Experts warned that South Africans should be wary of “bogus”, unregistered higher education institutions, which could leave them wasting their time and money on useless, unaccredited degrees.

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BBC Sport looks at the players who may force their way into England contention before the 2027 Ashes series.

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The forgotten Kaizer Chiefs striker could get a new lease on life in the coming weeks after struggling for game time this season.

South Africa
The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear before the Nebo Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
South Africa
Eskom’s power system remains stable
As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the heightened economic activity in the coming weeks.
“Eskom’s power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the...
South Africa
Firefighters in the Pearly Beach area have, for the first time in eight days, successfully contained the wildfire, marking a breakthrough for exhausted crews battling multiple blazes across the Overstrand Municipality.

South Africa
Firefighters have been battling to contain a number of fires in the area over the last eight days.

World
Iran’s parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.

World
Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.

World
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year’s ceremony.

World
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

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

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

Africa
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Africa
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Business
Leo Brent Bozell III has been sworn in as the US Ambassador-desigante to South Africa amid a strained relationship between the two nations.

Business
As South Africa’s class of 2025 gets ready for their results to be published this week, the Public Servants Association (PSA) has warned matriculants to be wary of ‘bogus’ colleges and education groups.

Business
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Business
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to expropriate land without compensation, saying it should be implemented.

Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Politics
The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West

Sport
Two players who are not part of the Kaizer Chiefs coaching team’s plans appear to be heading for the exit door at Naturena.

Sport
Tottenham’s new signing Julie Blakstad is aiming to make her mark on the Women’s Super League second time around after a difficult spell with Manchester City.

Sport
Monnapule Saleng made a stunning move from Orlando Pirates to Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend. The deal became the seventh of its kind.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs icon Doctor Khumalo believes South Africa still produces footballers of his type. Two can be found at Orlando Pirates.

Education
NASUWT says evidence growing that unregulated access affects behaviour in school and harms mental health
One of the UK’s biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for under-16s over concerns about mental health and concentration.
The Teachers’ Union (NASUWT) wants legislation to be tightened so big tech firms would face penalties for allowing children to access...
Education
In “The Cradle of Citizenship,” the journalist James Traub finds that the biggest crisis in education is not what kids are learning, but whether they’re learning anything at all.

Education
Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot
A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...
Education
[Nile Post] Ugandan educationists have renewed calls for continuous review of the national education curriculum to enhance learners’ global competitiveness following the release of the 2025 A-Level Cambridge examination results.

Lifestyle
Desmond Scott publicly apologised to estranged wife, TikTok star Kristy Scott amid reports of alleged fidelity and divorce.

Lifestyle
Prince Kaybee has praised Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s relationship with Rachel John, who is a decade younger than him…

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi, the former wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, is showing off her luxury new set of wheels…

Lifestyle
A massive sunfish weighing up to 1000 kgs was rescued from a dry dock in Cape Town after becoming trapped during harbour drainage operations.

Entertainment
From shredded chairs to treasured settees, Melanie Kaas brings dead couches back to life and saves family memories

Entertainment
Dion George submitted an affidavit to the public protector alleging that Steenhuisen fired him as environment minister under false pretences

Entertainment
‘I’m so happy with this win and reaching the semifinals,’ said Salah.

Entertainment
‘Strong start, something to build on,’ said the new Chelsea head coach.

Science/Tech
The current and former ministers of social development have clashed over DSDTV.

Science/Tech
For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’
When former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announced her twins had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1), a rare genetic condition that causes muscle wastage, the news quickly made front page news.
The call for SMA to be added to newborn screening sprang to national attention...

Science/Tech
Crypto markets are accelerating rapidly, and capital is rotating with precision. Solana’s ecosystem continues to expand, with total value locked climbing to $11.8 billion, millions of daily active users, and strong decentralized exchange activity reinforcing its role as a high-performance Layer-1. Sui is also gaining traction through its object-centric architecture, pushing network usage and...
Science/Tech
“We will make the new ð algorithm…open source in 7 days,” Elon Musk posted Saturday on X.com. Musk says this is “including all code used to determine what organic and advertising posts are recommended to users,” and “This will be repeated every 4 weeks, with comprehensive developer notes, to help you understand what changed.” Some context from Engadget:Musk has been making promises of...

Motoring
BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

Motoring
Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

Motoring
A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

Motoring
The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.

Health
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.
Health
Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.
Health
After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives are rescinding the proposed cuts and even boosting funds for basic research.