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Mohammad Salah returns to the Liverpool starting XI as Liverpool score three goals, including an intelligent Dominik Szoboszlai free kick, to beat Olympique Marseille.

It was a special night for the three South African players as they were all part of Wednesday’s Cyprus Cup match in Limassol.

Newcastle United clinch a Champions League last 16 play-off spot following a comfortable 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven at St James’s Park.

Campbell has joined a long list of South African footballers to have played in the UEFA Champions League with his debut for Club Brugge.

When State prosecutor George Baloyi took him through that statement, Gwabini denied everything.

Cachalia was speaking in Gqeberha during an stakeholder engagement focused on tackling crime.

Sassa will also work with Home Affairs to assist with lost IDs.

Six men are facing multiple murder charges for the brutal killing of 18 people.

During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing “critical points” when it made a decision.

One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could “shatter” Federal Reserve independence.

McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Harry Kane scores twice and misses a penalty as 10-man Bayern Munich secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable victory over Union Saint-Gilloise.

Moises Caicedo’s 77th-minute goal keeps Chelsea’s hopes of finishing in the Champions League top eight alive after victory of Pafos at Stamford Bridge.

An own goal from Atletico Madrid’s Marcus Llorente earns Galatasary a draw after Giuliano Simeone gave the visitors an early lead, as both sides fail to find the net in the second half.

Qarabag score a dramatic stoppage-time winner to end Eintracht Frankfurt’s hopes of reaching the Champions League play-offs and keep their own alive.

An environmental activist has claimed to have found South Africa’s ‘dirties’ beach – located in Cape Town! Take a look…

Amor Vittone’s new partner, Marius van Biljon, has opened up about moving on from his late wife, who died six months ago…

How does the Constitutional Court’s ruling on customary marriages impact Black Coffee’s appeal of a divorce judgment against ex, Enhle Mbali?

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The Sunrisers, two-time former winners, will get a second chance at qualifying for the final.

Amor Vittone seemingly hinted that marriage might be on the near horizon as her relationship with businessman Marius van Biljon deepens.

A total of R21 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 21 January 2026.

Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.

South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.

Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.