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The television show host, satirist and comedian is also nominated for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book ‘Into the Uncut Grass’.

The body of 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, who was swept away in a stream on Wednesday night, has been recovered by community members in Msholozi village outside Mbombela in Mpumalanga.

Lerato Dlamini has overcome what he termed the deeply distressing period the former IBF Africa and Youth featherweight champion went through a day after welcoming 2026.

The road safety report released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.

Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

After meeting with President Trump’s top aides, Danish officials say they will form a working group to talk through U.S. security concerns about control of Greenland.

Freddy Guevara, former vice president of the Venezuelan Parliament and a member of the Venezuelan opposition, talks about what’s next for his country.

The White House says the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is moving into its second phase, which includes the demilitarization of Gaza, a key point in President Trump’s peace plan.

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Vali Nasr, a professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, about how President Trump’s threats against Iran are escalating regional tensions.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Johann Rupert-controlled Richemont has seen a double-digit rise in sales in the final months of 2025.

January is when leaders talk about vision. In reality, January is when standards either reset or quietly drop.

Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

A rising Kaizer Chiefs star has been sent out on loan where he’ll link up with a player from rivals Orlando Pirates.

The Stormers are continuing to lead the way for the South African domestic teams, while also making important player signings.

Dan Malesela says Flavio Da Silva is not the perfect player to lead Kaizer Chiefs upfront. He feels a new top striker is needed.

Skukuza Golf Club, situated within the Kruger Park, has been closed as heavy rainfall and flooding continue to affect the area.

Here are 10 sure signs that you’ll know I have won Friday, 16 January’s eye-watering R165 million PowerBall jackpot.

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TV presenter Nicole Hellinger-Bosman’s Franschhoek family guest farm tragically burned down in the wildfires last week…

Fans react to Will Smith replacing YouTuber Salah Brooks sky diving equipment, which she says was worth around R164k. Take a look…

Matlala held repeated meetings with the bank and bankers joined him for a site visit and tour of the cargo terminal.

Phahlane is expected to return to Parliament to continue his testimony on a date yet to be determined.

Temperatures will remain high despite increased cloud cover, while rainfall probabilities stay at 30% on Saturday and Sunday

While the police vehicle was hit by a bullet, no officers were harmed.

The crypto market has found itself in a stage where things are moving at quite a high pace, and traders are becoming more selective of where they invest their money. Solana is still a market powerhouse, but the recent price movement indicates a lack of price strength around several critical resistance areas. SOL’s price sits […]

Through Axiz, Cohesity brings enterprise-grade cyber resilience solutions to organisations across South Africa.

Banks applying 20th-century operating models to AI risk missing the scale of opportunity, iqbusiness warns.

South Africa is facing one of its biggest agricultural crises in recent history, but you wouldn’t know it from government’s complete lack of urgency or attention to detail.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.

Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.

Lucy Buckle says she was told by NHS 111 to attend A&E and says the hospital was “very chaotic”.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.