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President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is not facing any invasion threats and emphasized the importance of dialogue, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States. He urged the UN Security Council to address the situation in Venezuela and dismissed accusations of hypocrisy regarding South Africa’s diplomatic stance on global conflicts. Ramaphosa...

Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club’s caretaker manager.

‘Our stance has been one of humanity, that calls for international solidarity, national sovereignty and a rules-based approach. If really there has to be a price to be paid for that, then it is a price that we should be ready to pay.’

The crackdown forms part of intensified operations under the 2025/2026 Festive Season Security Plan.

Fourteen South African nationals recruited for work are now trapped in Thailand

Fourteen South African nationals recruited for work are now trapped in Thailand

Cape Town police seize over 2,000 litres of homemade gin, arrest five linked to illegal liquor plant

The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.

Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 40 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty in New York yesterday. And, the CDC scales back routine childhood vaccine recommendations at President Trump’s direction.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

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 PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.

South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.

Premier League Champions Liverpool are partnering with Old School to expand the club’s retail presence in South Africa.

The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.

Maduro and Cilia Flores face US narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.

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.

Gary O’Neil agrees to become Strasbourg’s new manager after Liam Rosenior leaves the French club to join Chelsea.

Monnapule Saleng is enjoying life at Orbit College but will Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou recall him?

Fourteen of South Africa’s finest milers and middle-distance thoroughbreds will contest the 165th renewal of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate.

Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor and ex-Chelsea defender Paul Elliott, former chair of the FA’s inclusion and diversity board, talk to BBC Sport about the importance of appointing Liam Rosenior as Chelsea manager.

Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.

‘No, not at this current time,’ he said on the eve of his team’s home match against Leeds.

The assault case was postponed to February.

‘This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies,’ said the new Chelsea boss.

A seaside birthday and a rather telling surfboard: Fans are convinced Siya Kolisi was at Rachel John’s Jeffreys Bay 25th bash. Here’s why…

The Border Management Authority has intercepted alleged cigarette smugglers at the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe.

Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its “most revolutionary innovation” since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

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.

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.