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The KwaZulu-Natal surf rescue team is searching for two missing 21-year-olds who were swept away by rip currents at Pennington Beach on New Year’s Day. One body was recovered, and two others were rescued unharmed.

Build-up dominated by news the embattled Bulls will receive help from Bok assistant coaches.

NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.

The AFASA chairperson was gunned down last week at his farm in Pietermaritzburg.

Health specialists to examine returning travellers at Beitbridge border for communicable diseases

The Forestry Department warns that washed-up shellfish pose health risks

President Trump’s pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure.

About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year’s Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.

Ukrainians recall their country giving up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for international security promises that weren’t kept. They don’t want a repeat in their current negotiations with Russia.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

PSV Holdings Limited will delist from the JSE, years after it was placed into business rescue six years ago.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the nation’s plans for 2026, with several signs of improvement for the country.

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that substantial price cuts for petrol and diesel are all but confirmed for January 2026, with the changes expected to take effect next week.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa for Friday, 2 January 2026.

Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Political parties will head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected later this year.

James ‘Jazza’ Dickens [36-5, 15 KOs] will make the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight title against Belfast’s Anthony Cacace [24-1, 9 KOs] at Dublin’s 3 Arena on Saturday, 14 March.

A big derby kicks off Saturday’s fixtures, with Dundee and Hearts also in focus in our Scottish Premiership preview.

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy is attracting interest from clubs – but FAW boss Noel Mooney hopes he will stay until Euro 2028.

Celtic sign Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo on loan for rest of season, Wilfried Nancy’s first recruit.

Despite longstanding concerns over pay and conditions, more young graduates are entering the classroom

Joseph Curatolo was studying architecture four years ago when he took a summer job, teaching music to middle school students. When he told them he might leave the program to focus on his studies, he said, they burst into tears.

“The fact that I had such an impact on these kids led me to...

The date by which people need to apply is 15 January – late applications can be less successful.

Health worker Naushaba Roonjho was ostracised by her family in Pakistan for wanting to work but now she is campaigning for political office

When Naushaba Roonjho became the first girl anyone in her district knew to have passed Pakistan’s national secondary school exam, the news was not celebrated. At home, in her village of Sheikh Soomar in southern Sindh, her father told her: “This is...

America’s Got Talent star Brian King Joseph is suing Hollywood star Will Smith over sexual harassment claims.

The dawn of 2026 brought more than fireworks and celebrations for one fortunate South African, who scooped the R65 million Lotto jackpot.

The full moon spring tide will affect tidal conditions over this weekend and for the next few days.

“We’re happy as a team to go to the next round, I think the real tournament starts now,” said Mokoena.

Property prices are considerably higher in Cape Town with even those from the Mother City considering small coastal towns.

After losing a year to havoc and job-slashing at Nasa, the pressure is on billionaire administrator Jared Isaacman

With astronauts set to fly around the moon for the first time in more than half a century when Artemis 2 makes its long-awaited ascent sometime this spring, 2026 was already destined to become a standout year in space.

It is also likely to be one of the most pivotal, with new...

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There is a R13.3 million price difference between the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa.

There are many venerable car brands in the world, but there is one that holds the title for the oldest, and it isn’t Ford.

The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.