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At times during England’s Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

The ANC said that the DA is falsely claiming credit for work that the ANC has laid the foundations for in agriculture and home affairs.

The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) has launched a fundraising drive to support its legal fight against the City of Cape Town, seeking to compel it to provide a venue for minstrel competition events.

The US is carrying out strikes inside Venezuela, a US official told Reuters early on Saturday.

Insurance companies are using tracking data, bank statements, and witness reports to reject claims.

Ramathuba said Magadzi connected the marginalized to the government

The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and integrated into the social media platform X, is facing mounting scrutiny after users exploited its image-editing features to create sexualized versions of women’s photos without consent. The incidents have sparked renewed concerns about online harassment, digital abuse and the adequacy of safety controls in generative AI […]

The Health Ombudsman flagged the health department last year for failing patients.

The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.

Visitors of the Mitsumine Shrine spent the night there after roads around it were shut off.

Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

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

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

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.

An expert warns that South Africa is heading for disaster if urgent action is not taken to rescue its ailing industrial sector.

Premier’s acquisition of RFG has received the backing of Anchor Capital’s Sean Culverwell, with Premier set to see and earnings improvements.

As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

Two pet food banks speak about helping pet owners struggling to feed their animals.

The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders release Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman after being instructed to do so by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Ski Sunday presenter Ed Leigh on the changes in women’s sport, climate and technology during 20 years with the iconic BBC Sport programme.

BBC Sport explores how young footballers build bonds with second families when they leave home to sign for a new club on their path to the top.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to shift away from caution as South Africa take on Cameroon in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16.

Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role

The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was a picture of regal elegance at her uncle’s Mozambique wedding.

Pop sensation Tyla has broken a 56-year-old record previously held by the late Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Queen Camilla revealed that she was attacked by a man as a teenager while she was on a train. Take a look…

Here’s the latest on SASSA Child Support Grants in January 2026, including payment dates and proposed increases and amendments …

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has also ordered the deployment of military forces to the Venezuelan border.

Complaints of abuse began to surface at X after the ‘edit image’ button was rolled out on Grok in late December.

For the day, Pretoria can expect a minimum temperature of 15°C and a maximum of 31°C.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has praised the ‘wisdom’ the Freedom Charter as he congratulated new New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

It’s called Handy, and it uses AI models to accurately convert your speaking voice into text—all for free.

It’s easier than ever to order your own blood draws, but direct-access testing won’t replace a doctor.

You have more access to your phone’s file system than you may think.

There are 17 different car brands that offer a double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

If you are encountering a massively increased Uber trip price, you are unfortunate to be requesting an Uber during a period of peak demand.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.