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Travis Head scores 163 and Steve Smith ends unbeaten on 129 as Australia close on 518-7 in their first innings, leading England by 134 runs at stumps on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola said that South Africa must ‘stand by its principles’, despite its fragile relationship with the United States.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after he was found with two unlicensed rifles in Roodepoort, west of Joburg.

Steve Smith’s ruthless unbeaten century and Travis Head’s majestic 163 on day three put Australia in total control of the fifth Ashes Test against England.

They were allegedly found in a car full of weapons and 800 rounds of ammunition without permits.

Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud.

BMA says they have arrested at least 100 people trying to re-enter the country illegally.

Ukraine’s allies are meeting Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But prospects for progress are uncertain.

Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.

Online sleuths have tried to uncover who placed a winning bet on the Venezuelan leader’s arrest to no avail. Still, prediction market watchers say the bet appears suspicious.

Delcy Rodriguez said she was pained by what she called the “kidnapping” of Maduro and his wife.

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 main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

South Africa’s benchmark government bond has reached its best level in seven years, helping the nation’s debt crisis.

Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.

Residents in parts of Joburg will be hit with a 52-hour water outage this week as Rand Water launches the final phase of its scheduled maintenance programme.

A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.

US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch FC. Where will the attacker fit in?

Steve Smith thwarts England again during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney to leave only the great Sir Don Bradman ahead in terms of Ashes runs scored.

The 2026 South African horse racing season will burst into life in spectacular fashion when Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January.

It could be a struggle to match the tumultuous highs of last year but there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming 12 months, writes Iain Carter.

From Duolingo to GDP, how an obsession with keeping score can subtly undermine human flourishing

Two years ago, I started learning Japanese on Duolingo. At first, the daily accrual of vocabulary was fun. Every lesson earned me experience points – a little reward that measured and reinforced my progress.

But something odd happened. Over time, my focus shifted. As I climbed the weekly...

From investing to building an emergency fund, here are five tips for financial planning as a ’20 something’ as we ring in the new year.

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court is on Tuesday set to hear the bail application of the man accused of murdering DJ Warras.

The search for a missing swimmer continues after he was caught in a rip current at Ballito beach, Thompson’s Bay, last week…

Second stage was, however, a lock out for Toyota, with the top five finishes being an all Hilux affair.

‘I can tell you the player has had many, many offers and has set his sights on going to Europe,’ said the MC Alger head coach.

They were found with a number of pistols and a rifle with an expired permit.

Supply and demand dynamics mean the utility has far too much capacity at present …

The National Financial Ombud Scheme has warned that motorists don’t need to have their blood alcohol levels tested for insurers to reject claims.

Nvidia and AMD have unveiled their latest AI chips, promising big performance gains as competition intensifies.

Hyundai aims to mass-produce as many as 30,000 robots annually at a new facility in the US, part of a broader initiative to meld artificial intelligence with robotics.

An organisation in South Africa has written to the presidency calling for the legal drinking age to be increased from 18 to 23.

South Africa’s petrol price will fall to its lowest level in nearly four years this Wednesday.

Three new Chinese bakkies have already been confirmed for South Africa this year, including Chery’s first double cab.

South African has a long history in Formula – including hosting many Grand Prix and even having a former Driver’s Champion in its ranks.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.