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Jacob Bethell’s majestic maiden century gives England a lead of 119 after day four but Australia look on course to win the fifth Ashes Test.

Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka and her husband have transferred large Sygnia shareholdings between themselves over the past few years.

The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which predicts the year’s biggest new music.

Jacob Bethell looks “born to play international cricket” and came of age with his maiden Test century in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

The Polokwane Municipality says the water in Seshego is safe for drinking.

Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive. 

The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

The US’s seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

SARS has warned taxpayers about a looming January deadline, threatening fines and penalties for those who fail to file in time.

Outsurance joins 167 other companies via its secondary listing on the A2X stock exchange.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

AZAPO has condemned the US military strikes and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

FF Plus says it supports the US’s action on Venezuela and Maduro.

Zuma’s briefing will be held at the Venezuelan embassy alongside Venezuela’s ambassador to SA.

The committee, probing allegations made by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, adjourned last month.

The state of play as Scarlets chase knockout rugby in the Champions Cup and Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys bid to progress in the Challenge Cup.

Will Jacks’ “Stupidity” leads to a two-ball duck and frustration in the Test Match Special commentary box as the batter holes out to leave England on 219-5 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Today’s rumour wrap.

The Proteas will soon head into another ICC World Cup campaign, and here are the fixtures to note for the upcoming T20 showpiece.

Woolworths shoppers are being urged to stay vigilant following a surge in online scams falsely linked to the South African retail giant.

Siya Kolisi and his rumoured girlfriend are both in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe right now. Is it a conincidence, or ‘baecation’?

The wait is almost over

The suspects fled the scene.

The issue was first fully disclosed in Eskom’s 2024 Annual Results published in December 2024.

Questions over transparency and accountability loom as Tongaat Hulett faces possible liquidation.

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Phil Duff retired from Syspro in September 2024, leaving behind a legacy of 46 years of successful business growth.

BMW has officially taken control of Alpina, launching it as a standalone brand under the BMW Group.

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus saw a record year for sales, with supply for its Prado-based SUV struggling to keep up with demand.

Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.