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Neither the Kremlin nor the US president has confirmed whether Putin has accepted the offer.

The Matlosana City Council will meet on Thursday to discuss a damning disciplinary report, seen by Newsday, on corruption-accused Chief Financial Officer Mercy Phetla.

‘Competing against the best in the world helps us gauge where we are,’ says coach Jenny van Dyk

The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.

Earlier reports said 14 learners died in the minibus-taxi crash in Vanderbijlpark.

Western Cape police have condemned the killing of six people in Ndabeni and Kensington.

Tension is high as the World Economic Forum in Davos opens and President Trump threatens Europe over Greenland.

The coastal corridor from Lagos to Abidjan is shaping into a West African megalopolis. Starting in Lagos, Nigeria, we navigate the chaos, the checkpoints, and the road that could change it all.

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Herholdt’s Group’s Regional Sales Manager, Lukas Stoltz, discusses the company’s core offerings and how it is embracing modern technology.

The matric results released on 12 January 2026 confirm a strong academic showing by the Class of 2025 at St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG), Pretoria.

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has signed an agreement with FIFA to establish a regional office in Johannesburg.

Energy expert Chris Yelland has warned that legal challenges loom over Eskom’s threat to cut off unregistered home solar users.

McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

‘I could feel the pain but we were fighting for three points,’ says Saleng as he opens up on his injury struggles after joining Sundowns.

The Detroit Pistons hold on to beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 in a game between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams on Martin Luther King Jr Day.

With the top three in the Premier League pulling away, could fifth be enough for Champions League football again?

Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the Six Nations squad on Wednesday but a number of the usual contenders are struggling for form, fitness or both.

Pop star Dua Lipa gave fans an unexpected thrill in Cape Town, where she was spotted enjoying a breakfast outing in the Mother City.

Fans are convinced Siya Kolisi misses the ‘real Rachel’ after he took the ‘new Rachel’ on vacation to the same destination as his honeymoon.

Many seasoned visitors to Newlands Spring were caught off guard when they arrived at the water collection point on Monday to find it closed.

Marissa Springer, the model seen kissing Desmond Scott in a viral clip clears air on cheating speculation and addresses transgender rumours.

‘Sassa does not independently amend social assistance policies.’

The Joburg side will face the Paarl Royals again in an eliminator clash in Centurion on Thursday.

A seasoned energy analyst argues that Eskom and municipalities are not legally entitled to force households with rooftop solar power systems to register them — nor cut them off if they don’t.

Digitap ($TAP) vs. BlockDAG ($BDAG): Why $TAP is the Best Crypto Presale for 2026 The best crypto presale in 2026 won’t be the loudest—it’ll be the one that actually ships a banking product people use. That’s the entire setup behind Digitap ($TAP) versus BlockDAG ($BDAG). One is building omni-banking with real-world rails and a consumer […]

When you study the work of women who are building industries, reshaping communities, and shifting the country’s economic story, the patterns become clear.

Cybersecurity solutions from Norton address real-world risks facing today’s hyperconnected homes and businesses.

Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.

People carriers are a popular feature on South Africa’s roads, offering motorists affordable practicality.

Sub-R300,000 models are one of the most popular segments in South Africa’s car market.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?