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‘Crazy 24 hours’ – McFarlane ready for Chelsea chance
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says it has been a “crazy” 24 hours since replacing Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY 2026, 17:24

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Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says it has been a “crazy” 24 hours since replacing Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
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Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs miss out on selection while Jason Smith cracks the nod.

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Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

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With the 2026 tennis season kicking off, BBC Sport analyses why many top players are complaining about burnout and what could be done to prevent it.

South Africa
The N3TC has expressed concern over the high number of motorists who are caught speeding.

South Africa
The suspect was arrested while allegedly raping a woman at a graveside in Mangaung.

South Africa
BMA’s Masiapato says the border will see travelers, cargo trucks being processed at only one point.

South Africa
Around 31 000 initiates took part in the traditional rite of passage to manhood countrywide.

World
President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. A top Iranian official fired back to stay out of it, alleging the U.S. and Israel were stoking the economic protests sweeping parts of Iran.
World
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published.

World
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.

World
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.

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

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

Africa
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.

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

Business
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

Business
The start of the 2026 year of schooling is just around the corner, and these are the important dates, including a ‘special’ holiday.

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

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

Politics
The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

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

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

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

Sport
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.

Sport
The South African men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for next month’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Sport
Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

Sport
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.
Education
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
Education
[SNA] – Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, paid tribute to the pioneering generation of professors and students at the University of Khartoum for their contributions to Sudan’s national movement, political awareness, and the development of Sudanese professionals worldwide.

Education
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...
Education
More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.
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Lifestyle
America’s Got Talent star Brian King Joseph is suing Hollywood star Will Smith over sexual harassment claims.

Entertainment
Police in Lephalale arrested a 19-year-old suspect after two girls aged 14 and 15 were found pregnant at a local hospital following police investigations.

Entertainment
South African water will host China, Russia and Iran for a week in January as their navies conduct maritime trade protection exercises.

Entertainment
Ackermann has pushed back strongly against the narrative that outside assistance was a panic move.

Entertainment
Police said the grim discovery was made by the elderly man’s daughter.
Science/Tech
Ghana has decided to deal with the viral spread of prophetic content on social media by setting up an official reporting mechanism for sensitive predictions, a move triggered by the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed the country’s defence and environment ministers along with six others. After the accident, TikTok clips circulated showing pastors who claimed to have foreseen the disaster...
Science/Tech
Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China’s BYD is now officially global top dog.

Science/Tech
Elixirr Academy’s Data & AI course equips participants with the skills for successful IT careers.
Science/Tech
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

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

Motoring
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.
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Motoring
The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Health
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

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

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