
Meet America’s new top official in South Africa
Leo Brent Bozell III has been sworn in as the US Ambassador-desigante to South Africa amid a strained relationship between the two nations.
SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026, 14:06

Leo Brent Bozell III has been sworn in as the US Ambassador-desigante to South Africa amid a strained relationship between the two nations.

The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear before the Nebo Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Eskom’s power system remains stable
As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the heightened economic activity in the coming weeks.
“Eskom’s power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the...

Iran’s parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.

Kaizer Chiefs are currently coached by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, and the management has no intention to replace them for now.

From shredded chairs to treasured settees, Melanie Kaas brings dead couches back to life and saves family memories

Experts warned that South Africans should be wary of “bogus”, unregistered higher education institutions, which could leave them wasting their time and money on useless, unaccredited degrees.
Firefighters in the Pearly Beach area have, for the first time in eight days, successfully contained the wildfire, marking a breakthrough for exhausted crews battling multiple blazes across the Overstrand Municipality.

Dion George submitted an affidavit to the public protector alleging that Steenhuisen fired him as environment minister under false pretences

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.

For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’
When former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announced her twins had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1), a rare genetic condition that causes muscle wastage, the news quickly made front page news.
The call for SMA to be added to newborn screening sprang to national attention...

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Desmond Scott publicly apologised to estranged wife, TikTok star Kristy Scott amid reports of alleged fidelity and divorce.

Firefighters have been battling to contain a number of fires in the area over the last eight days.

Two players who are not part of the Kaizer Chiefs coaching team’s plans appear to be heading for the exit door at Naturena.

BBC Sport looks at the players who may force their way into England contention before the 2027 Ashes series.

The forgotten Kaizer Chiefs striker could get a new lease on life in the coming weeks after struggling for game time this season.

Britain’s Dalton Smith stuns champion Subriel Matias with a fifth-round stoppage to claim the WBC light-welterweight title in New York.

‘I’m so happy with this win and reaching the semifinals,’ said Salah.

‘Strong start, something to build on,’ said the new Chelsea head coach.

Tottenham’s new signing Julie Blakstad is aiming to make her mark on the Women’s Super League second time around after a difficult spell with Manchester City.