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Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor has been elected as the chancellor of Nelson Mandela University, with effect from April 1.

Matthew Armstrong left HMP Leyhill in Gloucestershire on 1 January along with Daniel Washbourne.

SARS is missing nearly R489 billion in undisputed tax revenue, as the agency struggles with the scale of unpaid taxes, and taxpayers face growing pressure as enforcement intensifies.

Winburg residents say repeated outages hurt the town, while Masilonyana Municipality stays silent.

Fires on most flanks are contained, with crews still working to control the northwestern flanks.

Severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds and large hail may cause flooding and damage to roads.

Johannesburg Water says will take up to five days for water to be fully restored in parts of Soweto

U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.

The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.

Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

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.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that South Africa is incredibly vulnerable to geopolitical alignments and that the United States still has one ‘big stick’ it can use against it.

A recent Gauteng High Court ruling provides relief for community schemes during legal battles.

The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

President Ramaphosa met Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng ahead of ANC North West events.

Paul O’Sullivan, Julius Mkhwanazi, Robert McBride and Brown Mogotsi among witnesses.

President Ramaphosa is adamant that Mothibi has distinguished himself as an outstanding SIU head.

Ramagopa accompanied the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, to a fundraising golf game in Sun City.

Britain’s two-time world skeleton champion Matt Weston wins the first World Cup race of 2026 to continue his impressive form in the Olympic season.

With a section of Kaizer Chiefs fans calling for the club to hire Rulani Mokwena, an insider has provided a crucial update on the matter.

Exeter City Supporters’ Trust calls on Manchester City to give the club a greater share of the gate receipts from Saturday’s FA Cup tie.

Ireland international Jacob Stockdale is ruled out of Ulster’s Challenge Cup pool game against the Cheetahs with a rib injury.

Swiss food giant Nestle has announced a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, as well as in South Africa.

‘Diary of a CEO’ Podcaster Steven Bartlett proposed to his long-term girlfriend Melanie Lopes over Christmas.

DJ Black Coffee has showed off his latest asset – his R157 million Clifton villa in Cape Town. Take a look inside….

The ship had thwarted an earlier attempt by the US to board it last month near Venezuela

In South Africa, the BMW Gusheshe transcends motoring, standing as a national symbol of culture, status and heritage.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 8 January 2026.

From Jeffreys Bay’s waves to Victoria Falls’ misty rainbows, Siya Kolisi and Rachel John continue to spark conversation — one scenic post at a time.

Government has softened competition regulations to allow firms battling high power costs to jointly build energy infrastructure.

An Uber driver has told MyBroadband that vehicle inspectors are soliciting bribes to modify car inspection reports.

The budget semiautomatic also offers drip coffee and cold brew—and some inconsistencies.

South Africa’s car industry ended 2025 on a high note, with two automakers doing particularly well last month.

South Africa is developing a new digital permit and plans to extend the validity period of driver’s licenses to 8 years.

The price of cars has steadily risen in recent years, leaving a very short list of cars available to South Africans for less than R200,000.

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.