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Madison Keys overcomes nerves to begin her Australian Open title defence with victory over Grand Slam debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova.

Maruti Suzuki has announced a 350bn rupee investment to establish a new plant in Gujarat, India, expected to start production in the fiscal year 2029 with a capacity of up to one million vehicles annually.

The Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School in Limpopo province recorded a dismal 0% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. 

This is the story of how an unsigned contract that lay hidden in a bungalow for more than 50 years could have changed the course of English football.

The trial of six men accused of murdering 18 people in Lusikisiki is set to resume.

Eight Milnerton High School learners are expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

A minibus used as scholar transport and truck collided, claiming the lives of 14 learners on Monday.

Tension is high as the World Economic Forum in Davos opens and President Trump threatens Europe over Greenland.

The coastal corridor from Lagos to Abidjan is shaping into a West African megalopolis. Starting in Lagos, Nigeria, we navigate the chaos, the checkpoints, and the road that could change it all.

Delegates from Vietnam’s communist party are meeting to choose leadership and chart its economic future. The current General Secretary To Lam is expected to keep his post and seek that of president.

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly raised South Africa’s 2025 growth forecast, following a surprising year of resilience for the country.

For a student, moving away from home means gaining independence, but it also means moving away from free, stable home internet.

The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says.

The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need.

McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

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

The UFC should strip Ilia Topuria of his lightweight title if he fails to return to action by July, says Britain’s Paddy Pimblett.

The NBA’s plans to launch a European league are gaining momentum as it eyes a potential 2027-28 season launch

Former Chelsea star Salomon Kalou is still in the country. After first visiting Kaizer Chiefs, he has now shifted north to Mamelodi Sundowns.

There is one youngster who remains firmly on a trajectory that seems certain to lead to a Springbok call up this year.

Total pay of the qualification body’s top six executives has risen by 240% to £6.2m since charity sold it

The new owners of the vocational training body City & Guilds appear to have more than tripled the pay of its top six executives right at the moment the company is cutting £22m of costs and shrinking its UK workforce.

The large increases to salary and bonuses have emerged during a scandal...

Government replaces recruitment goal with plan to increase ‘education exports’ to £40bn a year by 2030

Ministers are scrapping target numbers for international students in the UK and will instead focus on encouraging universities to open hubs abroad, as part of a plan to bring British education to people “on their own doorsteps”.

The government’s new international education strategy will set...

Marissa Springer, the model seen kissing Desmond Scott in a viral clip clears air on cheating speculation and addresses transgender rumours.

The SPCA had their work cut out for them as they rescued these neglected fish from a Fish Hoek swimming pool-turned-cesspool.

When it comes to awarding title deeds as a type of land reform on communal/informal properties, a prominent bank chairman is all-in …

Switzerland – not Geneva. Stella Ndabeni-Anbrahams has become a meme on social media after she touched down in Switzerland this week.

‘They do everything to make things happen, even when some of these things are not honest,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

Shipowners, charterers and insurers have been forced to confront operational risks on a scale ‘not witnessed in decades’.

‘I am very happy with the squad we have,’ said Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze

Simple to prepare and full of authentic flavour, it’s a delicious way to enjoy South African heritage in every bite.

A cybersecurity analyst has warned that two new illegal IPTV apps in South Africa could be stealing users’ data and sending it to China, taking photos and videos with their cameras, and deploying malware on their devices.

Whales seem to be worried about the recent movements of both the price of Ripple and the Shiba Inu price. Either they are showing slight gains or are bleeding on the charts. As a result, a lot of them seem to be pulling out and are rotating into Digitap ($TAP). This is a crypto presale […]

The spectacular aurora australis, also known as the southern lights, may be visible as far north as Victoria and New South Wales

A ‘severe’ solar storm, which is being monitored by the National Emergency Management Agency, could make auroras visible in Australia as well as cause disruptions to the power grid. Here’s what you need to know about the solar storm.

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Low-cost uncapped fibre is reshaping South Africa’s broadband market, promising to narrow the digital divide.

Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.

People carriers are a popular feature on South Africa’s roads, offering motorists affordable practicality.

Sub-R300,000 models are one of the most popular segments in South Africa’s car market.

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?