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The US dollar suffered one of its worst years in 2025 as investors increasingly hedged currency risk amid fiscal, policy and geopolitical concerns, signalling a possible long-term decline.

Areas of the Eastern and Western Cape are facing rampant veld fires, causing evacuations, home destruction, and power outages. 

When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

AKA and Tibz’s murder case expected to resume at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, today

Shebe Maburna is expected to appear at the High Court in Polokwane for an urgent bail application

Kouga residents are being urged to evacuate immediately amid wild fires

Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker is facing possible impeachment

Russian media said the Oreshnik targeted a huge underground natural gas storage in Ukraine’s western Lviv region. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kyiv overnight.

Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning, despite Iran’s theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls.

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Anchor Capital’s Sean Culverwell has backed KAL Goup following the strong performance of its forecourt-focused subsidiary PEG.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 9 January 2026.

Amid the ongoing scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, the Police Minister says that over R25 million has been paid to suspended officers.

High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.

NFP to hold media briefing to address the party’s position regarding its participation in KZN GPU

Minister Siviwe Gwarube set to brief the media to outline measures to tighten matric exam security

Ramaphosa spoke to community members in Ward 21, Boitekong, during an ANC outreach in North West.

Ramaphosa says they will have a proper discussion with the party to help resolve their differences.

BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at the way Liam Rosenior will set up his Chelsea team before his first game in charge.

What is Liam Rosenior’s style of play and how might his Chelsea side shape up tactically?

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wilfred Ndidi, the skipper of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has turned heads worldwide after offering to pay the team’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bonuses to stop a boycott.

Fans are asking Rachel John to ‘show the captain’ Siya Kolisi while the pair are on ‘baecation’ in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Take a look…

The case of the two Ndimande brothers linked to the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane is expected to resume in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Outa says too many concerning decisions have been taken by the roads agency and if investigators scratch they will find ‘a lot more irregularities’ than Sanral wants to admit

A war-of-words has erupted between Kaizer Chiefs legend Jabu Mahlangu and former Orlando Pirates maestro Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi over whether…

The Lions and Cheetahs won three matches between them last year. This year they are both winless half way through the pool stage.

Tonight’s draw could set the tone financially for one lucky player

The world’s richest man renewed his criticism of South Africa’s BEE laws in a series of posts on X.

The company introduces the Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor and the Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor.

Save on Skullcandy audio with 47% off Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with top deals.

Volvo plans to launch a new luxury SUV and sedan in South Africa this year.

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.