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The National Freedom Party (NFP) has suspended its KwaZulu-Natal provincial chairperson, Mbali Shinga.

As the rand weakens and markets stagnate, South Africans are increasingly investing in luxury watches, jewellery, and handbags as alternative assets.

They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars.

Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

The women were reported missing on New Year’s Eve and were last seen in Evaton in the Vaal.

Bozell is expected to arrive in South Africa later this month.

Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to “seek peace”.

Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017.

President Trump wants U.S. oil companies to help revitalize Venezuela’s struggling oil industry. But with oil prices low and the political future uncertain, oil companies may be reluctant to gamble.

President Trump has said the U.S. may be “running” Venezuela for years, raising questions about the administration’s plans for the country and how long they might take.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

South Africans are on the hook to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion, which could see the planned price hikes for 2026 almost double.

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa shrugged off criticism of South Africa hosting naval exercises with BRICS countries, questioning why it is “such a big deal”.

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Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

Here are all of the South African team sheets for this weekend’s action-packed and all-important round of the Champions Cup.

Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s’ World Cup win in 2024, wants to join Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad.

Lewis Miley previously came under fire from a minority of social media users but has “showed his class” to silence his critics.

Lewis Crocker is unlikely to have his IBF welterweight title defence at Windsor Park after he was ordered to make a mandatory defence of his belt against Liam Paro.

From her age to her career, here’s what we know about DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez, amid a new development in his divorce.

Beachgoers at Llandudno Beach were forced to leave the area earlier this week after a sewage overflow contaminated part of the shoreline.

South African olympic runner Caster Semenya and her wife Violet Raseboya celebrated nine years of marriage on 7 January.

If you own a solar panel system, you are at risk of solar panel fires. Take a look at how you can prevent them from occurring.

Siya Kolisi and Rachel John have ‘gone public’, captured together on their Zimbabwe getaway by an avid fan of the Springboks skipper.

Leo criticises reliance on weapons over dialogue and urges the protection of human rights and international law.

Department acts after investigation finds hospital facility was never legally declared surplus.

Capitec co-founder and South African billionaire Michiel le Roux says he could never have foreseen the success the bank has had.

Physical AI dominated CES this week, yet questions persist over affordability, usefulness and mass market demand.

MyBroadband found that it was possible to get through to a human customer support agent on all the mobile networks in around 2 minutes.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for 372 Volvo EX30 vehicles in South Africa due to a potential battery fault. The recall affects certain 2024-2026 EX30 models sold in Gauteng from December 29, 2025. According to Volvo, the high-voltage battery in these cars may, in rare cases, overheat when charged above a certain […]

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Toyota sold an average of 405 cars per day in South Africa in 2025.

Volvo plans to launch a new luxury SUV and sedan in South Africa this year.

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.