FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:13
Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with Oman shuttling between the sides, but a dispute over widening the agenda risks derailing diplomacy and triggering another Middle East conflict.
Drawing a line between the Terreiro do Paço in Lisbon and a beloved restaurant in central Cape Town, I find myself at a confluence of history, rugby and Other Person’s Plate Envy.
I bought a chunky plastic bag of Southern fried chicken, pre-cooked, to be finished in an air fryer, chop-chop. Then I read the small print.
It saddens me to think that my grandchildren, if I ever have grandchildren, will not know the simple pleasure of paging through a newspaper until their fingers are stained with printer’s ink.
Former players turned pundits have a “duty of responsibility” to the new generation of footballers when commenting on their performances, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says.
Politics expert Professor Dirk Kotzé said that the DA was caught unprepared for John Steenhuisen’s exit, but there are a few DA members in a strong position to enter the leadership race.
A new report revealed which job roles in South Africa are the highest- and lowest-paying.
Riaan Manser visited St Helena for a week – an island with an overwhelming “sense of place”, the most unique rock pool he’s ever seen named after Lot and his wife – and met a 194-year-old tortoise named Jonathan.
A Mpumalanga teenager accused of murder has detailed how he saw an injured Lusanda Mathabela, 19, lying and bleeding from stab wounds after an altercation with her ex-boyfriend at her house in November last year.
A Pollsmoor Correctional Centre inmate managed to escape — with officials only realising the mistake nine days later.
Jacob Zuma’s second attempt to force the removal of his corruption prosecutor, Billy Downer – who he contended was unlikely to conduct a fair trial against him after being subjected to his abusive private prosecution attempt – has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Volkswagen said a plan to start producing a new pick-up truck in South Africa will hinge on improved tax breaks and other incentives to boost the industry.
New rules at Alton Towers and other Merlin attractions have seen a backlash from some customers.
The finance minister says a panel reviewing candidates had identified one “outstanding” candidate, whom he did not name.
Businessperson and ANC member Suleiman Carrim is appearing before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday.
Businessperson and ANC member Suleiman Carrim is appearing before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday.
A possible “penis enlargement” scandal in men’s ski jumping has been flagged by a German newspaper on the eve of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev is considered number two in Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.
Media brand can be proud of how it has served black community over 45 years of its existence
South African Touring Cars SupaCup champion Jonathan Mogotsi will attempt to earn his Grade A “Ring Licence” at the Nürburgring, racing in the NLS1 and NLS2 four-hour events to qualify for the 24-hour race in May.
Nthabiseng Thejane, a former backup singer for prominent artists like Dr Rebecca Malope, has made her solo debut with the release of ‘Re Mmona Ka Mesebetse.’ Despite facing challenges such as self-doubt and financial constraints, her determination and experiences as a backup singer prepared her for her solo career. Thejane emphasizes the importance of self-belief and perseverance, sharing that...