News South Africa

Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is given an additional one-match suspension and fined £50,000 for his behaviour during his side’s Premier League defeat to Liverpool last month.

The 45-year-old, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey to Edinburgh.

Fires in the town damaged infrastructure, disrupting electricity and essential services.

The University of Malawi has launched a research project that will use artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies to improve quality control and reduce waste in small-scale food processing. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the NASFAM Commodity and Marketing Exchange and the National Commission for Science and Technology. It was officially […]

The United States military said the upcoming African Lion 2026 exercises in Morocco will incorporate artificial intelligence systems and next-generation warfare technologies for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the multinational drills are conducted. According to the United States Army, the exercises will run from April 20 to May 8 and will […]

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council and its institutions will be dismantled after weeks of unrest in southern areas and a day after its leader fled to the United Arab Emirates.

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

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

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

The National Freedom Party is leaving KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity, limiting the power of the coalition, and bringing huge uncertainty to the province.

Employment growth for the world’s largest economy eased significantly last year.

South Africans are on the hook to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion, which could see the planned price hikes for 2026 almost double.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

Oxford United appoint former Wycombe and Luton boss Matt Bloomfield as their new head coach.

New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he has “worked so hard my whole life for this opportunity” in his first news conference as Blues boss.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola discusses the signing of “extraordinary” Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth after his £65m release clause was met.

BBC Sport looks at the key talking points as the Women’s Super League returns after a four-week winter break.

Governance failures are turning waste tyre depots into public and environmental health hazards, says a local recycling authority.

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said every player knows they have to beat Bristol if they wish to progress in the Champions Cup.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 10 January 2026.

Nobert Zapambela faces robbery charges after a viral video showed him snatching a woman’s cellphone in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Coach John Dobson has slammed the quality of the surface of the Stormers’ home field.

Larry Page’s apparent Florida move highlights how seriously the ultra-rich are taking a one-time tax aimed at extreme wealth inequality.

X is only allowing “verified” users to create images with Grok. Experts say it represents the “monetization of abuse”—and anyone can still generate images on Grok’s app and website.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.