Four more who died in Swiss bar blaze have been identified, police say
The bodies of four more people who died in the fire that killed 40 people at a bar in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve have been identified, cantonal police said.
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Goodbye Western Cape – reverse semigration boom hits South Africa
Gauteng is seeing a resurgence in population and housing demand, a trend that could challenge the Western Cape’s dominance in the property market.
Mahlatse’s daily Afcon talking point: Will coach Hugo Broos unleash Relebohile Mofokeng against Cameroon?
Bafana Bafana take on the Indomitable Lions in their much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) at the El Barid Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night and there is little separating the two teams.
Man dies after alleged pitbull attack in Vryburg
A 39-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries after allegedly being attacked by two pitbull dogs in Vryburg, North West, on New Year’s Day.
A YEAR OF LOSS OP-ED: In 2026, here’s to less lying, cruelty and toxicity, and a reboot of our connectedness instead
In 2025 we witnessed the loss of facts, kindness, honesty and civility from public life, along with the hopeful notion of shared values and meaning on our fragile planet. But while there is much about which to feel despondent, the memorial for a 16-year-old boy offers a lesson in kindness and caring.
GNU parties clash over US intervention in Venezuela
Parties within the Government of National Unity have taken opposing stances on the US military action in Venezuela.
STANDOUT SEASON : A feast of sport awaits us in 2026 – and it’s not just rugby and cricket
Thrills in store at the Fifa World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Winter Olympics – plus Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry and the T20 Men’s and Women’s World Cups.
A FEAST OF SPORT: Your 2026 sporting calendar
Stay ahead of the game with a month-by-month guide to the biggest events in the world of sport for 2026. This comprehensive schedule ensures you won’t miss any of the action.
‘Hope is not enough’: UAT calls for concrete commitments from government
The United Africans Transformation (UAT) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration to move beyond broad messages of optimism and provide clear, measurable commitments that South Africans can use to assess government performance.
FUTURE CITY: A welcoming heartbeat is throbbing in Cape Town’s inner city
A not-for-profit organisation is hard at work to transform areas in the CBD into diverse places where locals want to be.
Two dead, nearly 50 hospitalised after lightning strike during festival in North West
Two people were killed when lightning struck a group of people on Saturday during the Di Trupa festival in Mathibestad village in North West on Saturday.
Major tax changes coming to South Africa
In 2026, South African taxpayers can expect some major changes, including tighter audits, possible new taxes and ongoing scrutiny of cross-border and high-net-worth individuals.
News24 | Fresh protests chanting ‘death to the dictator’ rock Iran, at least 12 killed
Sporadic protests broke out in the Iranian capital, according to local media, which also reported intensifying clashes in the west of the country.
Ten-man Mali defeat Tunisia on penalties to book quarter-final place
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca on Saturday and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Senegal.
Bafana players Mofokeng and Mudau expecting physical battle from Cameroon in Afcon clash
Bafana Bafana players Relebohile Mofokeng and Khuliso Mudau say the team will have to be prepared for the physical nature of Cameroon.
Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing during festive return phase
The Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing, with more than 22,483 people processed on Saturday during the peak return phase of the festive season.