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Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

With the 2026 tennis season kicking off, BBC Sport analyses why many top players are complaining about burnout and what could be done to prevent it.

The suspect was arrested while allegedly raping a woman at a graveside in Mangaung.

BMA’s Masiapato says the border will see travelers, cargo trucks being processed at only one point.

Around 31 000 initiates took part in the traditional rite of passage to manhood countrywide.

Afasa KZN Chairperson Mbongeni Sikhakhane was shot dead on his farm last week.

President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. A top Iranian official fired back to stay out of it, alleging the U.S. and Israel were stoking the economic protests sweeping parts of Iran.

President Trump’s pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure.

About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year’s Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

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.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

The start of the 2026 year of schooling is just around the corner, and these are the important dates, including a ‘special’ holiday.

PSV Holdings Limited will delist from the JSE, years after it was placed into business rescue six years ago.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the nation’s plans for 2026, with several signs of improvement for the country.

Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Political parties will head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected later this year.

Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.

The South African men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for next month’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

James ‘Jazza’ Dickens [36-5, 15 KOs] will make the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight title against Belfast’s Anthony Cacace [24-1, 9 KOs] at Dublin’s 3 Arena on Saturday, 14 March.

Despite longstanding concerns over pay and conditions, more young graduates are entering the classroom

Joseph Curatolo was studying architecture four years ago when he took a summer job, teaching music to middle school students. When he told them he might leave the program to focus on his studies, he said, they burst into tears.

“The fact that I had such an impact on these kids led me to...

America’s Got Talent star Brian King Joseph is suing Hollywood star Will Smith over sexual harassment claims.

The dawn of 2026 brought more than fireworks and celebrations for one fortunate South African, who scooped the R65 million Lotto jackpot.

Ackermann has pushed back strongly against the narrative that outside assistance was a panic move.

Police said the grim discovery was made by the elderly man’s daughter.

All provinces will now start and end the school year at the same time.

xAI’s Grok said “lapses in safeguards” led to illegal images being generated and uploaded to Twitter/X.

A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe — but not everywhere, yet. As digital penetration rapidly nears 100% in many parts of the world, the fastest-growing markets are in developing countries where even simple electricity […]

There is a R13.3 million price difference between the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa.

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.

The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.