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The City of Matlosana’s controversial Chief Financial Officer, Mercy Phetla, has been officially dismissed.

The groom has said his mother Victoria “danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone”.

Fast-paced rental inflation has emerged as a key risk to South Africa’s inflation and interest rate outlook.

Production of the Nissan Navara pickup truck will end in May 2026, if the deal goes ahead.

City dismisses social media water scare, confirming daily tests show supply is safe.

Cholota was extradited from the US in 2024 to face corruption and money laundering charges.

Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in “violation” of rules “regarding women’s sports gyms”, a Taliban spokesman said.

The National Weather Service warns the winter blast “will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia”.

Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive, life-threatening winter storm this weekend. And, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivers a stark message to Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Barloworld has officially been acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabian investors, and is set to delist from the JSE next week.

The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

Donald Trump says a possible deal over Greenland could involve mineral rights.

Mlambo says Cholota’s extradition was unlawful but does not bar the High Court from prosecuting.

EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing in the EL Magistrate’s Court for pre-sentencing proceedings.

Malema has been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging firearm.

EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrate’s Court.

Jacob Stockdale is not included in Ulster’s matchday squad to face Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the Irish province make four changes to their starting XV.

Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore says he believes the team “will be competitive” in 2026.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall will step down at the end of the season after 15 trophy-laden seasons in the role.

Academy contracts for young players at Women’s Super League and WSL2 clubs will be introduced for the first time from the start of the 2026-27 season.

In New Haven, where one in six residents is foreign born, children’s education suffers as they are afraid to step out

“They took her, they took her, they took her.”

Those were some of the words Cora Muñoz, the Wilbur Cross high school assistant principal, could discern while on the phone with the guardian of one of her students. As the caller sobbed and struggled to speak, Muñoz realized that...

Nando’s has thrown shade at its fast food rival, Steers, after the latter was accused of exploiting its employees…

Nicki Minaj can breathe a sigh of relief after concluding a chapter in her life that could have seen her losing her house.

A 22-year-old fisherman has been rescued after getting into difficulty while fishing at Swartvlei Beach in Sedgefield.

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away at age 93 in Rome on 19 January 2026.

ICE says the child was not targeted and remained with an officer while his father was apprehended during the operation.

UNHCR unable to enter Al-Hol camp for days as aid groups withdraw amid reports of escapes following Kurdish forces’ exit.

‘Such a policy is also vital because it provides a framework for the safe and secure management and governance of AI within the university.’

A fire broke out in a container housing lithium-ion batteries and other equipment supporting the solar power system at Standard Bank’s Constantia office complex in Roodepoort this week.

Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems

New filtration technology developed by Rice University may absorb some Pfas “forever chemicals” at 100 times the rate than previously possible, which could dramatically improve pollution control and speed remediations.

Researchers also say they have also found a way to destroy Pfas, though...

It’s rare to find a gaming laptop under $1,000 without any major compromises, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 surprises.

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

This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

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The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.