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As millions gear up to get fit in 2026, gym franchises across South Africa are adjusting their fees.

As 2025 closes, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from AI at pace. Some thrived. Others stumbled. But the lessons that emerged are clear, and they matter far more than the hype. Here […]

The 19-year-old collapsed and died in the presence of other initiates on Sunday.

Parents of missing youths issued pleas for news of their loved ones after a fire at a Swiss resort

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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

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.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

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.

The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon.

The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

More than 40 000 spectators are expected to attend the Stormers vs Bulls URC clash at the Cape Town Stadium game this Saturday.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season.

Boubacar Kamara is Aston Villa’s unassuming star and has quietly evolved into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Junior Khanye implies that Hugo Broos could be forced to leave his Bafana Bafana post if the team fails to beat Cameroon.

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...

American streamer iShowSpeed has sparked another viral moment after taking part in a live shark-diving broadcast off South Africa’s coast.

Multi-award-winning musician Makhadzi is “recovering well” in hospital following a road incident on the N1 outside Mokopane in Limpopo.

72-year-old media mogul Oprah Winfrey opens up about her weight loss journey on GLP-1 medication.

Mzukisi Ndara purchased what he thought was a new car in 2004, but it turned out to be a used one with extras he did not ask for.

Transalloys issues section 189 notice.

There is a slight difference in unemployment rate of this year and the previous one.

Masuku defeated Dada Morero to become the first woman to lead the Johannesburg region of the ANC.

Starlink owner SpaceX has called on South Africans interested in its satellite broadband services to email ICASA to voice their support.

An empowerment policy deadlock clouds telecoms reform that could create thousands of jobs through billions in investments.

A look at South Africa’s leading names in the IT, telecommunications, banking, and financial sectors reveals a shared approach.

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

These are the must-have items every bakkie enthusiast needs on their car in South Africa.

The average price of cars in South Africa has seen considerable increases over the last few years, though even the most notable of these is far from the price tag for the country’s most expensive cars.

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

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.