
Kaapse Klopse Karnival kicks off in the shadow of a court battle
The minstrel competition is a separate event from the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade.
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The minstrel competition is a separate event from the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade.

The raid uncovered various contrabands in cells, including cellphones, cash, inmate medical records
Bafana Bafana knocked out of AFCON
Bafana Bafana have bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following a defeat by Cameroon.“Bafana Bafana are out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a defeat by Cameroon at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, in the Last 16 stage of the tournament on Sunday,” the South African Football Association (SAFA) said on...

After two nail-biting matches decided by a single score, the Stormers retain their top spot, while the Lions move up one place and the Bulls and Sharks drop one.

Private school fees in South Africa have climbed sharply in 2026, with several schools now charging over R400 000 a year.

James Milner could make a Premier League appearance after his 40th birthday on Wednesday. Can you name the other 18 players to have done so?

Cuba’s president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

High Court in Johannesburg suspends the ruling for 150 days to allow a new tender process.

The country, in a bid to boost declining birth rates, has made condoms and other contraceptive measures more expensive.

England’s Joe Root makes a sublime 160 before Australia opener Travis Head hits back with an unbeaten 91 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

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The 2026 South African racing calendar will burst into life in spectacular fashion at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January.
SA marks over 200 days of uninterrupted power supply
South Africa has had over 200 days free of interrupted power supply, indicating that Eskom’s power system remains stable.
“South Africa has now experienced 231 consecutive days without an interrupted supply, with only 26 hours of load shedding recorded in April and May during this financial year,” the power utility said in a...

‘Sometimes you need a bit of luck on your side,’ said the Bafana head coach.

The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

First proper stage of this year’s event ended with a top 10 placing for Toyota’s local outfit.

An independent family-owned pharmacy in Cape Town was recently spared a devastating start to the year thanks to the diligence of cybersecurity forensic investigator Bruce Malaudzi.

Samsung unveiled the lineup at an event in Las Vegas for the CES technology conference, where most major TV makers will also be showing off their next-generation products this week.

Standard Bank sees further interest rate cuts in 2026, with its predictions for 2026 being largely optimistic.

Several areas across Gauteng will continue to face scheduled power cuts during peak hours, according to Eskom’s latest load reduction schedule.