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This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon’s shock decree in 2024.

Despite ending load-shedding, Eskom faces existential risks from declining demand, rising costs, and soaring municipal debt, as higher prices drive consumers to alternative energy, shrinking its sales base and threatening a downward financial spiral.

Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.

The Phala Phala theft trial is expected to continue in the Modimolle Regional Court.

The state responds to defence submissions after court denies request for CCTV footage.

The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.

Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.

Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.

Palestinians say they’re suffering as they wait for progress in next phase of U.S.-backed ceasefire.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 16 January 2026.

Mr Price’s move to acquire European retailer NKD is under extreme pressure from investors.

She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports – but can it work?

He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.

Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.

Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Kaizer Chiefs’ head of digital, Kemiso Motaung, has sent a plea to the supporters to block out banter from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns fans.

Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby finish seventh in the European Figure Skating European Championships with a score of 173.52.

An error-strewn performance from Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby costs the British duo a European Figure Skating Championships medal in Sheffield.

Tammy Abraham could reunite with Aston Villa, Manchester United hope to sign Carlos Baleba in the summer, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for Juventus.

The deadline for SA TV licence funding proposals has come and gone, leading to yet another extension and talk of a new Broadcasting Tax …

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….

South Africa was on the top of the travel list for these countries in 2025. Here’s where they came from…

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The embassy said it is particularly ‘unconscionable’ that South Africa welcomed Iranian security forces.

Former DA finance chief Dion George resigns amid internal power struggles, with analysts saying he stepped aside after losing ground to John Steenhuisen.

Two-wheel drive-only T6 single cab can carry 1 000 kg and is powered solely by a detuned version of the T9’s 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine.

Comrades are either scared of their own people or you fancy yourself as royalty.

MaxFuelEdge has detailed an expansion of global trading access across stocks and digital assets, reflecting continued development of its crypto-enabled trading platform to support broader market participation. The update highlights a focus on infrastructure readiness, execution consistency, and unified account management as users increasingly seek platforms capable of supporting cross-market...

Luni Capital has confirmed the continued expansion of its stock and cryptocurrency trading operations, reflecting sustained development of a platform designed to support multi-asset participation within a unified operational environment. The announcement highlights an ongoing focus on infrastructure scalability, execution consistency, and account transparency as trading activity increases...

22 Ventures Group has expanded market connectivity across its trading platform to support more seamless access to global stock markets and digital asset venues within a unified operational environment. The update reflects continued development of infrastructure designed to improve execution consistency, system resilience, and account-level clarity as trading activity increasingly spans...

In the hyper-accelerated South African FinTech ecosystem, data integrity is the primary currency of investor trust. As financial institutions and tech platforms increasingly leverage Generative AI to scale reporting and communication, a silent risk has emerged: the proliferation of unvetted synthetic narratives. This “Authenticity Gap” represents a Level 1 risk vector that can lead to […]

One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”