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Deng Majek must serve a minimum of 29 years in prison after stabbing Rhiannon Whyte 23 times.

A separatist organisation identifying itself as the “Boervolk of the Orange Freestate” has placed a formal notice in the South African Government Gazette declaring the secession of the “Republic of the Orange Freestate.”

While South Africans can expect a cautious property recovery in 2026, with modest price growth and easing interest rates, experts urged buyers and sellers to remain careful.

What has become a beloved national franchise with over 100 stores, Senqu began as the passion project of two adventurous brothers

DIRCO says Ariel Seidman is required to leave South Africa within 72 hours.

The UN said “credible sources” had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by “prices going up, but demand going down”.

The Lewis Group has defeated Shoprite and Pepkor at the Constitutional Court, and will play a role in a potential merger of the two larger retailers’ furniture businesses.

Jenna Meek joins the Dragons’ Den as a guest for the first time.

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump’s first term.

Julius Malema, EFF president, is delivering the opening address at the party’s plenum.

Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.

Lindsey Vonn faces a race against time to be fit for the Winter Olympics after being airlifted to hospital following a crash in her final downhill race before the Games.

John Robertson was a key part of Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest teams that won the European Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has claimed that Brandon Petersen (31) is the best goalkeeper in South Africa currently.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring and wing Zac Ward are both recalled for the province’s United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff at the Affidea Stadium.

Newly discovered dinosaur tracks suggest that the animals survived far longer in Southern Africa than previously thought.

Foreign investment is important, but there’s a limit.

Rachel Kolisi has hinted at her messy marriage split to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of her new book and documentary…

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 31 January 2026.

At least 10 housemates are facing eviction this week

Malema called for the collapse of capitalism while also defending his privileged lifestyle

Church leaders and worshippers say the president crossed a line by speculating publicly about Jesus’ private life.

WIRED has been testing beard trimmers for six years. Our favorite is compact, reliable, ridiculously adjustable, and offers a five-year warranty.

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars from Samsung, Yamaha, Bose, and more.

The notoriously challenging book is being re-released for its 30th anniversary. Its fandom is annoying, sure—but at least they read.

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

The Honda Elevate is a compact SUV that offers incredible value, being priced from only R3,899 per month.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.