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Sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beat reigning champions Crystal Palace. With 117 places between the teams, it’s the biggest upset in FA Cup history.

China, Russia, and Iran began a week-long naval exercise off South Africa, which is framed as being for maritime security and trade cooperation within BRICS Plus.

The Macclesfield fans invade the pitch after beating last season’s FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, in the biggest upset in FA Cup history.

Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the man was shot multiple times

Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026, takes place in SA waters and aims to also transfer knowledge.

Helicopters are assisting with extinguishing the fire in the Kouga area.

Gauteng Police Commissioner says two of the vehicles that were used were reported to be hijacked

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ofelia Riquezes, human rights lawyer and professor at Florida International University, about the status of human rights under the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Despite a close relationship with Caracas stretching back for decades, Russia has been reserved in its response to the U.S. attack on Venezuela.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

The V&A Waterfront is undergoing a series of upgrades, as it welcomes Graham Wood as its new CEO.

As many return from the holiday season with New Year’s resolutions and plans to sign up to a gym, franchises across the country are adjusting their prices for 2026.

Digital scams are a dime a dozen, with scammers in South African going after bank details, taxpayers and the elderly.

South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West

Ramaphosa was delivering the party’s January 8th Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in the North West

Exeter’s indiscipline sees them throw away a 22-point lead as they lose at Stade Francais in the European Challenge Cup.

Christian Wade scores his first Newcastle try as his new side qualify for the European Challenge Cup knockout stages.

Isaac Buckley-Ricketts sends Macclesfield 2-0 up against reigning FA Cup champions Crystal Palace.

Orlando Pirates are reportedly on a mission to sign a new left-footed central defender. The target is Marumo Gallants’ Mpho Chabatsane.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

The EFF have vowed to stop Elon Musk’s internet satellite company Starlink from operating in South Africa – at all costs…

Minister Solly Malatsi has been accused of ‘faking’ public support of a policy directive which favours Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa.

New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.

Nicole Nyaba, former girlfriend of slain rapper AKA, says she fears for her life and after life: ‘They are using me as a blood sacrifice.’

A whopping 110 points were scored at Loftus, with the Bulls still clinging to a sliver of hope of reaching the Champions Cup round of 16.

Sentencing proceedings have been repeatedly postponed due to a series of legal complications.

Palace are now winless in nine games in all competitions.

It was hard-going in Paarl on a slow pitch.

Space agency said crew of four will leave ISS next week with goal of touching down in California on 15 January

Nasa has announced when it will commence its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station after an astronaut fell ill with a “serious” but undisclosed issue.

The US space agency announced on social media on Friday night that it will aim to have the crew leave the...

Major retailers in South Africa have reported memory prices increasing by as much as 250% in the last three months. Here are a few tips to follow to get the best possible prices in January 2026.

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.