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The Lions edged out the Sharks 23-22 in a tense United Rugby Championship match in Durban, highlighted by strong leadership and strategic decision-making, despite being temporarily reduced to 14 men after a red card.

Victor Majola, accused of the premeditated murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, appeared in Johannesburg magistrate’s court, with his bail application postponed to January 13 after confirming his address.

Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.

The man accused of the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock appeared in court on Tuesday.

The Gauteng Education Department says 4  858 learners are yet to be placed in schools.

The bodies of the two Limpopo girls who drowned were found on Friday night.

Neumann was dismissed on multiple counts of misconduct relating to COVID-19 disputes. 

Now begins what could be a lengthy legal process of pretrial motions, potential plea negotiations and possibly a jury trial of the authoritarian leader who ruled Venezuela for more than a decade.

In Florida, members of the Venezuelan community celebrate — and question — the U.S. detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Gold — like oil — is crucial for Venezuela’s government. NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with CNN journalist Isa Soares, who won an Emmy for her coverage of the gold trade in the country.

During a U.N. Security Council emergency meeting, the U.S. called its intervention in Venezuela a law enforcement operation. Venezuela disagreed, calling the raid an illegitimate armed attack.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

The public has until 21 January 2026 to comment on energy regulator Nersa’s plan to force South African energy users to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion for its mistakes.

The move is part of the government’s new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.

Analysis of South Africa’s employment data by Stats SA shows which people have the best chances of securing jobs in South Africa.

Mapaila will deliver the keynote address at the 31st annual Joe Slovo commemoration

US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Monday Night Club’s Chris Sutton and Rory Smith give their views on Liam Rosenior’s appointment as Chelsea head coach and the consequences for Strasbourg, with Rory Smith describing Chelsea’s use of their multi-club ownership model to “summon” Rosenior as “unfair.”

Ryan Mason is sacked as head coach of West Bromwich Albion following Monday’s Championship defeat by Leicester City.

BBC Sport Wales looks at Welsh rugby’s key off-the-field questions that need to be resolved sooner rather than later.

Look away Orlando Pirates fans. The player you love to watch has just said something you won’t want to hear …

University undergraduates are forming northern societies, but in other circumstances we find different ways to be ourselves

Of course they weren’t being mean, but each time my university friends jokingly echoed my Leeds-accented “no” with a noise that is perhaps best approximated as “nerhhh”, I found myself undergoing elocution conditioning. Within a year, the identifying...

Rethink Food is helping to fund initiatives to cut hunger in schools across Leeds.

From Duolingo to GDP, how an obsession with keeping score can subtly undermine human flourishing

Two years ago, I started learning Japanese on Duolingo. At first, the daily accrual of vocabulary was fun. Every lesson earned me experience points – a little reward that measured and reinforced my progress.

But something odd happened. Over time, my focus shifted. As I climbed the weekly...

The case involving the murder of popular media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been postponed to Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

“We’re creative players and we don’t like to be put on defensive mode for the better part of the game,” he said.

With women and children facing daily violence in South Africa, collective action, awareness and corporate support are vital to end this national crisis.

The ANC’s partners in government have reminded the party that it does not have a unilateral authority over the country’s foreign policy.

MyBroadband tested the Post Office versus The Courier Guy lockers and found the courier to be cheaper, faster, and available at more locations.

New year, new gym bag. I put over 20 models to the test in 2025 so you can start 2026 with the best.

The programme is designed to help ISPs bypass the need for substantial capital investment and negotiate agreements with major tech players.

The Gauteng Department of Education says a total of 4 858 grade one and eight learners remain unplaced for the 2026 academic year.

Motus has laid off dozens of employees as it faces growing competition from Chinese car brands.

An organisation in South Africa has written to the presidency calling for the legal drinking age to be increased from 18 to 23.

South Africa’s petrol price will fall to its lowest level in nearly four years this Wednesday.

Three new Chinese bakkies have already been confirmed for South Africa this year, including Chery’s first double cab.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.