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Billionaire Elon Musk has warned that the United States is headed down the same path as Zimbabwe and South Africa if it continues on its current trajectory.

Kaizer Chiefs skipper Brandon Petersen sees no problem with Amakhosi not buying any players so far in the January transfer window and insists the players they have are capable of carrying the team for the remainder of the season.

Simangele “Smash” Hadebe will put her WBO All Africa flyweight belt on the line when she meets Sibulele “Lova” Soboois in a title defence her manager, Colleen McAusland, says carries significance far beyond the ropes.

SANParks Spokesperson JP Louw says the northern part of the park will remain closed.

SALGA has urged municipalities to play their part by activating the joint operating committees.

MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has renewed its support for education by donating digital learning devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Back-to-School Campaign. The initiative, launched at the start of the 2026 academic year, is aimed at improving access to digital learning tools, particularly for […]

OpenAI will begin testing limited advertising in ChatGPT for users in the United States, expanding its revenue strategy while keeping access free for some customers. In a blog post published Friday, OpenAI said ads will roll out to its free tier and its Go tier. Go accounts, priced at $8 a month, were introduced globally […]

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

The crash happened in Spain’s Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.

The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.

The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Official figures show the world’s second largest economy grew by 5%, hitting Beijing’s “around 5%” target.

Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC’s economics editor.

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a “mental breakdown” during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks.

Arsenal and Chelsea leapfrog Barcelona to post highest revenue growth in European football after successful 2025.

Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart says Everton players and fans are right to be “frustrated” by their disallowed goal against Aston Villa, it was the correct decision.

The New England Patriots continue their remarkable turnaround this season by beating the Houston Texans 28-16 to reach the AFC Championship game.

Images of an outdoor cross erected by a local Franschhoek church has gone viral after it appeared standing after recent wildfires…

Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was praised for his leadership skills during this sweet encounter with a young fan…

Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

It was an agonising way for Morocco’s campaign to end.

The signing “marks a practical step toward strengthening football development in Southern Africa.”

Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 18 January 2026, in our daily news update.

Persistent heavy rains have caused severe floods, which have damaged homes and infrastructure in Limpopo.

The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.