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South Africa may benefit in the short term from soaring precious metal prices driven by global uncertainty, but as a small, trade-dependent economy, it faces serious long-term risks from escalating trade tensions.

Florian Wirtz sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his slow start at Anfield, playing padel and making Bundesliga history.

Another learner who died in the same crash Sagwadi Baloyi-Mathye will be buried in Limpopo

The man is the second suspect to be nabbed in connection with the popular DJ’s killing.

Knysna Municipality has significantly intensified its water security interventions.

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says, the woman’s remarks were unfair and discriminatory.

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.

Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada should he win the next election, and blamed the Liberals for growing separatist sentiments in the country.

The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

South Africa’s courts are increasingly cracking down on unlawful decisions by community scheme boards.

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

Two schools in Cape Town have partnered with Woolworths Foods at its tuckshops, operated only by Woolworths staff.

EMCA says SAPS and alleged ANC representatives unlawfully entered Lulu White’s house.

The EFF has called for Senona’s immediate removal from office, his arrest and investigation.

This inquest is part of a drive to revisit apartheid-era deaths in the search for justice.

The final report will be made public and is expected to contain elements from the interim report.

We are days away from the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics – here’s what you need to know in six charts.

Great Britain’s Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison win the Australian Open men’s doubles title in their first Grand Slam together.

For most catching up on the show Heated Rivalry, it is entertainment to be gossiped about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin discusses the loneliness he experienced while waiting for a transfer this summer and how his form since joining Leeds has re-ignited his England hopes.

Handre Pollard’s wife shared a look inside a home she ‘dreamt of’ for a ”very long time’, is this their new home? Take a look…

Tiny sea slugs known as ‘blue dragons’ are washing up on Muizenberg Beach. Here’s why authorities are warning beachgoers not to touch them.

Minister of Home Affairs defends the move, saying it’s the price to pay for the department’s digital-first strategies. But at what cost?

Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen said he selected his side around maintaining lineout dominance against the Stormers, while expecting very hot conditions.

In another incident on Thursday, 11 people, including a pupil, were killed in an accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi.

Bakkie-and-a-half the perfect partner when DIY projects start lining up over the holidays.

Hong Kong (PinionNewswire) — Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) jointly released the latest Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Confidence Index (GBAI), which revealed the business sentiment for most companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) remained steady amid persistent external uncertainties in Q4-2025. Following a rebound in the previous […]

Hong Kong  — The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully . The forum attracted an enthusiastic response, drawing over 4,000 leaders from governments and business sectors across over 60 countries and regions. Over the two-day forum (January 26-27),, […]

New York, USA (PinionNewswire) — Dream Companion, an emerging platform in AI-powered digital companionship, today announced the launch of its advanced NSFW AI Chat, designed to deliver deeply contextual, personalized conversations through long-term memory systems and adaptive AI models. The platform sets a new benchmark for nsfw ai chats by combining realism, continuity, and user-controlled […]

Volvo’s new high-performance sedan will arrive in South Africa very soon.

Modifying your car may be putting your life and the lives of others in danger.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.