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Non-league Macclesfield’s FA Cup third round tie with holders Crystal Palace will be televised live on BBC One on Saturday, 10 January (12:15 GMT kick-off).

A London music venue says it is “appalled” by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.

Two ANC leaders were arrested on 11 December in a sting operation at Menlyn Maine Central Square in Pretoria after allegedly attempting to solicit a R300,000 bribe.

Satrix CEO Fikile Mbhokota will step down from the top job in January 2026 after three years at the helm.

Several people are feared trapped under concrete after a four-storey temple collapsed in Verulam

The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man the Trump administration mistakenly deported in March and eventually returned, is now free from ICE custody. And, Indiana lawmakers reject a redistricting proposal.

Ukraine’s president says he will look into changing the constitution to hold wartime elections or a referendum on ceding territory to Russia amid ongoing peace talks to end the war.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about the current state of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

Australia has become the first country to ban children under 16 from using social media, and experts say discussions with South African regulators have already begun.

Calvin McDonald’s decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

The conversation around education has matured significantly over the last few years.

Famous Brands is taking a major step into Southeast Asia with the launch of Steers and Debonairs Pizza outlets in Malaysia.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Over 4 400 municipal wards are expected to participate in the elections.

Ramaphosa was speaking to over 1 600 delegates at the close of the ANC’s four-day NGC.

Wales centre Owen Watkin is ready to put the “hardest 11 months of his rugby life” behind him when he returns to action for Ospreys this weekend.

Rachel Daly scores her first two goals of the season, including one in the first 27 seconds of the match, as Aston Villa beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Women’s Super League.

Watch highlights as Kyle Pitts scores three touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons come from behind to clinch a last-gasp 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL.

England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker, Sir James Anderson, will captain Lancashire in the Championship in 2026.

Notoriously difficult entrance exam is regarded as gateway to economic security and even a good marriage

The chief organiser of South Korea’s notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has resigned – after complaints that an English test he designed was too difficult.

Passing the exam, known locally as the Suneung, is essential for admission to top universities and regarded as a gateway to...

A new hotel has quietly joined the Camps Bay skyline, adding another upmarket stop to Cape Town’s most popular beachfront stretch.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has honoured South Africa-born, Achim von Arnim, founder of Haute Cabrière.

Sunday promises the most pleasant conditions.

Last year, there were about 47 incidents of burglary and vandalism reported at more than 30 schools.

The SAHRC believes there is a discrepancy between South Africa’s food production and the number of people in the country who go hungry daily.

520 ambulances deployed and more than 1 000 staff per shift as emergency calls expected to rise by up to 40%.

Fears over too little range have cooled, but many drivers have become paranoid about whether they will find an essential charging station in a working state.

Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.

Retatrutide, originally developed by Eli Lilly, has found a loyal fan base—even though clinical trials of the drug still haven’t finished.

TopAuto is South Africa’s foremost motoring website – and the best place to advertise your products and services.

A Chinese carmaker has launched a new sedan in South Africa called the 007.

Stellantis has issued an urgent safety recall for these 21 cars in South Africa.

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here’s how to spot the symptons.

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.