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Littler ‘getting better’ as he aims to join greats
Luke Littler has the chance to cement his place among darts’ greats when he faces Dutchman Gian van Veen in Saturday’s PDC World Championship final.
SATURDAY, 03 JANUARY 2026, 09:42

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Luke Littler has the chance to cement his place among darts’ greats when he faces Dutchman Gian van Veen in Saturday’s PDC World Championship final.

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Several Discovery Health members are being told to pay thousands after a system error overpaid medicine claims from January to December 2025.

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Five years ago, Tyrhys Dolan was playing for Clitheroe – now he is preparing to face Barcelona in the Catalan derby.

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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.

South Africa
Magadzi’s service will be held at Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane.

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.

World
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.

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.

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
As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

Business
Two pet food banks speak about helping pet owners struggling to feed their animals.

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.

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
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to shift away from caution as South Africa take on Cameroon in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16.

Sport
Espanyol winger Tyrhys Dolan speaks to Elizabeth Conway about his journey from non-league football to La Liga.

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.
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
Slot said he and his men would keep working to “find a moment where we can fly through the season”.

Entertainment
“If you’re a manager and you take notice of what’s being said in the media, you will probably go crazy,” Rosenior said.

Entertainment
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) will be taking to the streets in the Mother City.

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.

Science/Tech
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.

Science/Tech
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this December.

Science/Tech
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.

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 […]

Motoring
If you are encountering a massively increased Uber trip price, you are unfortunate to be requesting an Uber during a period of peak demand.

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

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.