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The Ellis Park Stadium will host Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates for the first time since the 2001 tragedy where 43 fans lost their lives.

Sakeliga, SAAI, and Free State Agriculture have sent a formal letter of demand to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen.

The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.

An inquest docket has been opened after the man was found dead.

Maternity patients have been evacuated to nearby facilities.

Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence related to July 2021 unrest.

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

The first of two boring machines was switched on in west London on Tuesday.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says pubs will benefit from a package of business rates support.

Accelerate Property Fund is continuing its sales of smaller malls, as it focuses on the country’s largest mall, Fourways Mall.

Lawson Naidoo says Ad Hoc Committee isn’t functioning as it should because of political interests

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.

Leinster flanker Will Connors is to join Connacht on a two-year deal next summer, the provinces have confirmed.

Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest to become the youngest ever man to complete the career Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win against home hero Alex de Minaur in their Australian Open quarter-final.

The Pedal Power Association and Stay Wider of the Rider have invited cyclists to take part in a memorial ride in honour of Idries Sheriff.

Antrim’s National Hurling League Division 1B game against Clare will now be played in Cushendall on Sunday [13:00, live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website].

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged US President Donald Trump to ‘drink poison’ over his claims that South Africa has a ‘white genocide’.

SANParks has dismissed as fake news a social media article ‘confirming’ that 15 poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 28 January 2026.

WeBuyCars agreed with the National Consumer Commission to pay a fine of R2.5 million and refund the 31 consumers who complained.

‘The strength to endure that period comes directly from my mother.’

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said they would not be thinking about ‘getting one back’ against the Lions in their return match after losing at Loftus.

Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C say they are scrutinising new regulations from ICASA that govern voice, SMS, and data bundles.

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Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.

TopAuto recently test drove the new Riddara RD6, one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

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Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.