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World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has suspended its KwaZulu-Natal provincial chairperson, Mbali Shinga.

As the rand weakens and markets stagnate, South Africans are increasingly investing in luxury watches, jewellery, and handbags as alternative assets.

Livhuwani Madadzhe is facing a separate trial for allegedly killing his partner three years ago.

Raging fires hit parts of the metro and other areas in the Eastern Cape.

The interim probe found the recent matric exam leak was carried out by a Department employee.

NITT set up after 40 Tshwane matric pupils from eight schools accessed leaked exam papers.

India said the US commerce secretary’s claims surrounding discussions with Trump were “not accurate”.

Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to “seek peace”.

Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

South Africans are on the hook to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion, which could see the planned price hikes for 2026 almost double.

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa shrugged off criticism of South Africa hosting naval exercises with BRICS countries, questioning why it is “such a big deal”.

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Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior calls for a “much bigger conversation” around cricket’s drinking culture.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reflects on last season’s FA Cup triumph and shares their mentality for this season’s competition.

Fifa’s failure to address concerns over tickets for disabled supporters at the World Cup is “unacceptable”, a charity has said.

Bafana’s historic AFCON bronze felt like a breakthrough, but context suggest it may not have been the progress many believed.

From her age to her career, here’s what we know about DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez, amid a new development in his divorce.

Beachgoers at Llandudno Beach were forced to leave the area earlier this week after a sewage overflow contaminated part of the shoreline.

South African olympic runner Caster Semenya and her wife Violet Raseboya celebrated nine years of marriage on 7 January.

If you own a solar panel system, you are at risk of solar panel fires. Take a look at how you can prevent them from occurring.

Amid all the geopolitical uncertainty in the world, mainly caused by the unpredictable US administration, the markets should have been jittery after the Venezuela strike

Iran’s leader condemns protesters and blames foreign interference as unrest grows and security forces crack down.

Siya Kolisi and Rachel John have ‘gone public’, captured together on their Zimbabwe getaway by an avid fan of the Springboks skipper.

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Capitec co-founder and South African billionaire Michiel le Roux says he could never have foreseen the success the bank has had.

Physical AI dominated CES this week, yet questions persist over affordability, usefulness and mass market demand.

MyBroadband found that it was possible to get through to a human customer support agent on all the mobile networks in around 2 minutes.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

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Toyota sold an average of 405 cars per day in South Africa in 2025.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.