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Puso Dithejane has since moved to the US where he recently signed for Chicago Fire from TS Galaxy and he’s now one of South Africans Abroad.

Coach believes midfielder will hit the ground running

South Africa’s tax base is highly concentrated, with a tiny proportion of individuals footing most of the personal income tax bill.

Sporong residents say they are living under unhygienic conditions at a local community hall

Julius Mkhwanazi is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

The 22-year-old faces 12 counts of culpable homicide, and reckless and negligent driving.

When State prosecutor George Baloyi took him through that statement, Gwabini denied everything.

Some people in Britain are asking what it would look like for their government to sever security and intelligence ties with its closest ally, the U.S.

During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing “critical points” when it made a decision.

One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could “shatter” Federal Reserve independence.

Witness testimonies at the Ad Hoc Committee kicked off four months ago.

McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Clearing the decks.

WRPA says failure to deliver certainty by deadline would “inevitably require players to consider their position and next steps”.

Dortley is aiming to be back in late February.

Today’s roundup.

US YouTuber IShowSpeed celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers while in Nigeria on his African tour.

An environmental activist has claimed to have found South Africa’s ‘dirties’ beach – located in Cape Town! Take a look…

Amor Vittone’s new partner, Marius van Biljon, has opened up about moving on from his late wife, who died six months ago…

How does the Constitutional Court’s ruling on customary marriages impact Black Coffee’s appeal of a divorce judgment against ex, Enhle Mbali?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned at Davos that the collapse of global governance norms threatens smaller nations first.

Trump has singled out South Africa for harsh treatment on several issues since he returned to the White House a year ago.

Cheap clothes can often become the most expensive items in your wardrobe. Simple maths tells the story. Here’s why quality always wins.

ANC members, mainly in North West, say leadership inaction on proven list manipulation could force them to boycott elections.

315 organisations across 28 African countries were recognised by the Top Employers Institute for excellence in people practices, with South Africa emerging as the continent’s strongest performer.

While government has not yet provided any funding for what is supposed to by a public-private partnership project, its private developer has already constructed and sold 440 units and significant supporting infrastructure.

The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Madeleine Finlay about three eye-catching science stories from the week, including a study that suggests positive thinking can boost immune response. Also on the agenda is the mysterious rise of scabies in the UK, and the discovery that cows are more adept with tools than previously known

Clips: The Morning Show

Positive thinking could boost...

Mettus, a collective of data and analytics businesses that includes credit bureau Xpert Decision Systems (XDS), has launched the Splendi app to help consumers understand their credit profile, build healthier money habits, and approach the year ahead with more confidence rather than more debt. Splendi is a South African credit wellness platform geared towards younger, […]

Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.

South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.