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Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

Lucky Tshilimandila says the Makhadzi’s condition has improved compared to Wednesday.

Most people blame the problem on the water supplied by the Polokwane Municipality. 

Letsoha Mathae has stressed the critical role of fathers in the upbringing of their children.

During the commotion, the victim was stabbed with a sharp object and died on the scene.

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.

Swiss authorities say “several dozen” were killed in an overnight fire at the Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort.

Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Homeowners in South Africa could get more financial relief next year, with three interest rate cuts on the cards for 2026.

Japan, and its biggest city, Tokyo, offers South African travellers a relatively affordable holiday with complete safety, great restaurants, honest people, and no tipping.

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Blu Label is presenting an attractive investment case despite the dissapointing Cell C IPO, with Anchor Capital’s Mike Gresty adopting a contrarian position.

Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Political parties will head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected later this year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon.

The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

Cheltenham Racecourse welcomes more than 44,000 spectators as its New Year’s Day fixture sells out for the first time.

An African player strongly linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs has confirmed that he’ll soon become a free agent.

Dragons run four tries past Scarlets in 28-5 at Rodney Parade to climb to 10th in the United Rugby Championship.

Tributes have been paid to Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh Jr, who has passed away aged 25 after a short illness.

72-year-old media mogul Oprah Winfrey opens up about her weight loss journey on GLP-1 medication.

Popular YouTube star iShowSpeed rang in the New Year in South Africa, sharing his celebrations with millions of fans across social media.

Learn what life has in store in 2026 from the world’s leading psychics.

A total of R450 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 1 January 2026.

Hundreds of babies welcomed on New Year’s Day, including girls as young as 14 and 16, raising concerns about teen pregnancies.

Everybody loves public holidays, but there is a catch in 2026.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we examine how the White House’s war on vaccines has left the future of a key technology uncertain and up for grabs

The late scientist and thinker Donald Braben argued that 20th-century breakthroughs arose from scientists being free to pursue bold ideas without pressure for quick results or rigid...

Peter Foreshaw Brookes says worry about falling sperm counts is misplaced

The Italian “demographic winter” has a number of causes, but rising male biological infertility is not one (A child is born: Italians celebrate village’s first baby in 30 years, 26 December).

A lot of worry about falling sperm counts has been generated by some studies, but a more recent meta‑analysis found, through...

These are the must-have items every bakkie enthusiast needs on their car in South Africa.

The average price of cars in South Africa has seen considerable increases over the last few years, though even the most notable of these is far from the price tag for the country’s most expensive cars.

Flying cars have been a matter of fiction for many years, but some companies are attempting to make them a reality.

South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.