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The sale is part of President William Ruto’s drive to divest from state firms

Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory – a straight-set first-round win over Spain’s Pedro Martinez.

Lifestyle pressure and easy access to credit are pushing young South Africans into bad debt, which can lead to long-term financial strain, damaged credit records and delayed wealth creation.

Mayor Radebe says pressure on drivers to meet tight schedules is contributing to reckless driving.

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

At least 39 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain Sunday, police said. Efforts to recover the bodies are continuing, and the death toll is likely to rise.

The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.

At least 39 people have died in what local officials are calling Spain’s worst rail crash in more than a decade.

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

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

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president’s move against some of America’s closest allies.

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has returned to South Africa and is working within the renewable energy sector.

With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

The police ministry has revealed that the attempted ‘national shutdown’ in 2023 cost the country R370 million in additional operational costs.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s decision to extend deadline for public comment on online gambling tax

Mamelodi Sundowns FC are reportedly set to undergo a massive first-team squad overhaul over the next six months.

West Ham block plans for striker Callum Wilson to leave the club this month after putting talks over his contract termination on hold.

La Liga leaders Barcelona suffer a shock defeat by Real Sociedad despite a goal from substitute Marcus Rashford.

Hugo Keenan will not see action for Leinster United Rugby Championship game against Connacht in Galway on Saturday [17:30 GMT] but the news is positive for the Ireland international, who is battling back from injury.

Strathclyde University said last month that it planned to cut almost 80 jobs to try to save £35m.

South Africans believe US psychic Kandis Starr – whose comments about Joslin Smith went viral – has contacted the ‘spirit’ of Thomas Sithole.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

Gauteng recorded more than 2 500 kidnapping cases in July to September last year.

Great Wall Motors celebrated 18 years in South Africa by retaining its position as the country’s best-selling Chinese vehicle brand of 2025.

Political parties have used the deteriorations of the Johannesburg CBD to highlight the ANC’s failures

Outa says this is negative for governance at the roads agency.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has blocked a move by the South African National Roads Agency that could have led to increased forecourt, diesel, and charging prices along highways.

High mobile internet use may be masking a fibre broadband shortfall that is limiting South Africa’s economic growth.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi has provided an update on the analogue switch-off, which is over 14 years past its initial deadline.

Can you still buy a DJI drone in the US? (Yes.) Will you be able to buy future drones? (Maybe.) Here are the current DJI dos and don’ts.

The Department of Transport is still waiting for cabinet approval to produce driver’s licences through an agreement with Home Affairs.

Unroadworthy vehicles on South Africa’s roads can have an impact on the severity of crashes.

The Honda Elevate is the ultimate compact SUV in South Africa, and is priced from just R3,899 per month.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?