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Trevor Noah and Donald Trump face off as the comedian’s Grammy jibe sparks a legal threat. Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish also make history.

Eskom continues to fall far short of its self-imposed 70% energy availability factor target, which is a thorn in the power utility’s side.

A student and three security guards were injured when part of a Doornfontein building in Joburg collapsed after a transformer in one of the rooms exploded.

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The SRC cites issues of academic exclusion and weakened security force as an impediment to readiness

Trump accused Noah of making a defamatory statement, and warning that he’d send his lawyers to sue.

Director Mandla Zwane attributes the increase in malaria to the recent floods in the province.

The data analyst testified earlier that all the accused were in the vicinity of the farm.

Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

South Africa’s formal independent retail, with an estimated turnover of R190 billion, is increasingly competing with South Africa’s traditional retail giants. 

The old adage about the higher things climb, the harder they fall, rang true for the rand on Monday as the local currency’s recent rally came to a sharp end.

Carrim was implicated in testimony relating to alleged cartel member, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Makgotloe says Witness B pressured him to alter the Swart forensic report during probe.

Didiza warns Mogotsi safety risks are serious, citing alleged threats and claims against police

Makgotloe is one of the ballistic experts who was assigned to Swart’s murder case in April 2024

Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

Kaizer Chiefs have won 11 matches this season, with eight decided by 1-0 scorelines. It’s been a results team before entertainment.

After another weekend of long delays during Premier League matches is there a way of speeding up VAR reviews?

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan is in serious doubt over issues with his medical, according to multiple BBC Sport sources.

We’d like to hear from graduates about how they’re faring with paying back student loans. Have you experienced large increases in outstanding debt?

In last year’s budget Rachel Reeves froze the salary threshold for plan 2 loan repayments for three years from April 2027 – which means borrowers will have to pay even more towards their student loans as they benefit from pay rises.

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George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

EFF MP Carl Niehaus has shown his support to eNCA’s Heidi Giokos, whose interracial relationship was attacked by online trolls…

Several camps and popular tourist attractions at the Kruger National Park have been reopened as of Monday, 2 February.

Ranaka said she stands by her views despite the backlash.

Ford Transit ELWB van joins Transit Custom Base, Transit Custom Sport and Transit van.

The National Assembly speaker is reluctant to allow the committee to summon Mogotsi and O’Sullivan.

South Africa’s media industry is experiencing an influx of money at a time when many have been preparing its eulogy.

GridCars has detailed its 2026 plans following the acquisition of 75% of its business by an anonymous high-net-worth investor.

The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

The South African car industry got off to a great start in January 2026.

The N1 between Bloemfontein and Pretoria is one of the busiest routes in South Africa.

A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD.

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build “quiet” or “flexible” resilience.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.