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Parliament’s social services cluster addressed concerns about pupil placement in Gauteng and the Western Cape, emphasising the constitutional right to education for both local and migrant children amid protests against foreign pupils.

Liverpool’s Andy Robertson on contract talks, a “stressful summer” and why he “wants to play” rather than sit on the bench.

The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.

The weather service says the risk of widespread flooding remains critically high.

Khumalo testifies at Ad Hoc Committee probing criminality, political interference and corruption.

The Kruger National Parks’ decision to restrict day visitor access is a preventative safety measure

As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by experimentation, but by execution. Across the region, the conversation is shifting from “how do we build AI?” to “how do we power, govern, and scale it responsibly?”  The next twelve months will bring a significant convergence of three forces: energy constraints, […]

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government plans to change South Africa’s drunk driving limit.

Beer and alcohol drinkers in South Africa could soon be paying noticeably more.

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Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Dragons bring back their leading figures for the bid to make the last 16 of the Challenge Cup by beating Newcastle at Rodney Parade.

Hearts confirm that St Johnstone winger Josh McPake is to join under freedom of contract in the summer and may try to speed up the arrival of “brilliant talent” Rogers Mato.

New Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre de Jong has been spotted with the jersey number that belonged to Monnapule Saleng.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah says new manager Liam Rosenior has asked the squad to “trust in themselves” and to “rely on each other” following his appointment at Stamford Bridge, replacing Enzo Maresca who left the club earlier this month.

Willard Katsande, one of Zimbabwe’s most respected footballers, is being celebrated today on his birthday.

Here are 10 sure signs that you’ll know I have won Friday, 16 January’s eye-watering R165 million PowerBall jackpot.

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Mabunda said his client was confident that he was not in the video footage in question.

In addition, the police spent nearly R370 million on operations during the 2023 national shutdown.

A win over Perpignan will secure the Lions a place in the Challenge Cup playoffs, but a loss could see them drop out.

A state-owned bank that provides specialist services to the agriculture sector says it took IT systems offline to protect its operations.

Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.

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Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.