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Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca on Saturday and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Senegal.

Online adverts tout merchandise of the actress with claims the proceeds will go to her charity, it says.

Bafana Bafana players Relebohile Mofokeng and Khuliso Mudau say the team will have to be prepared for the physical nature of Cameroon.

A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, with families now facing an agonising wait to identify missing loved ones.

Johannesburg Water has launched precautionary water quality testing in response.

Margaret Arnolds was among those who paid respects to three members of the Xaba family in Soweto.

The Mphebatho Troop Festival is hosted annually in Moretele.

Gauteng police are concerned about illegal alcohol sold at outlets in the province.

Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela.

The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leader María Corina Machado has been one of his biggest critics.

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an underground Islamic State arms cache in Syria, UK officials say.

The plushies bring “emotional value” to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

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.

“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.

Wealthy foreign buyers are steadily entrenching themselves along some of South Africa’s wealthiest areas.

The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.

Patriotic Alliance is worried about the suspension of senior fire department staff in the George.

Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

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

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

Orlando Pirates are reportedly bringing in Andre de Jong leaving no space for Tshegofatso Mabasa to break Tso’s record.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has reached its Round of 16 stage. Here who will play who in the Last 16 in Morocco.

Australia have retained the Ashes, but who makes your combined team of the series?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 13-3 to secure the NFC West title and top spot in the NFC.

Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role

The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.

Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

South Africa ushered in the new year with the birth of 1 669 babies, with renewed concern over an increase in teenage pregnancies.

Gauteng police have raised concern over the continued sale of illicit alcohol at some outlets across the province.

A source claimed Matlala had been receiving an unusually high number of visits while being held as a remand detainee at Kgosi Mampuru II.

Political parties in South Africa accused the US of violating international law by forcibly removing a sitting president from office.

The accident occurred on Sunday morning, 4 January 2026, as thousands of motorists returned from their festive break.

A flight that took a long route to Mauritius was clouded in mystery.

Lowering the satellites will result in condensing Starlink orbits and will increase space safety, according to SpaceX.

South Africa’s legal fraternity is divided on whether publishing the marks of matric pupils in newspapers violates POPIA.

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These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results