News South Africa

Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.

An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.

Match of the Day’s Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Ellen White discuss whether it will be possible for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to remain at their clubs until the end of the season.

It might be the most miserable time of the year but there is something you can do about that.

SANParks Spokesperson JP Louw says the northern part of the park will remain closed.

SALGA has urged municipalities to play their part by activating the joint operating committees.

MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has renewed its support for education by donating digital learning devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Back-to-School Campaign. The initiative, launched at the start of the 2026 academic year, is aimed at improving access to digital learning tools, particularly for […]

OpenAI will begin testing limited advertising in ChatGPT for users in the United States, expanding its revenue strategy while keeping access free for some customers. In a blog post published Friday, OpenAI said ads will roll out to its free tier and its Go tier. Go accounts, priced at $8 a month, were introduced globally […]

Until last year, the number of children orphaned because a parent died from AIDS, was plummeting. That’s thanks to America’s 20 year effort to get lifesaving HIV meds to millions in need. But last years upheaval in foreign aid funding is raising concern that more children will be at risk of losing a parent to the deadly virus.

India said it would help create hundreds of “vibrant villages” along its border with China. Three years later, residents wonder where they are.

Marchers gathered Sunday in downtown L.A. against the Iranian crackdown on the protests that have taken place there over recent weeks.

While fears of an imminent US operation in Iran have receded, tensions remain sky high as street protests continue and communication is difficult due to fear and internet blackouts.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC’s economics editor.

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

South African passport holders are facing a tougher global travel environment in 2026, with reduced visa-free access and growing barriers when applying for visas to some of the world’s most popular destinations.

George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a “mental breakdown” during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks.

Arsenal and Chelsea leapfrog Barcelona to post highest revenue growth in European football after successful 2025.

Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart says Everton players and fans are right to be “frustrated” by their disallowed goal against Aston Villa, it was the correct decision.

The New England Patriots continue their remarkable turnaround this season by beating the Houston Texans 28-16 to reach the AFC Championship game.

Images of an outdoor cross erected by a local Franschhoek church has gone viral after it appeared standing after recent wildfires…

Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was praised for his leadership skills during this sweet encounter with a young fan…

Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

It was an agonising way for Morocco’s campaign to end.

The signing “marks a practical step toward strengthening football development in Southern Africa.”

Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 18 January 2026, in our daily news update.

Persistent heavy rains have caused severe floods, which have damaged homes and infrastructure in Limpopo.

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Eskom created an artificial electricity crisis from within the organisation, which culminated in load-shedding.

The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.