
South Africa’s share of the global economy declined by 31% since 1994
South Africa’s share of global gross domestic product (GDP) declined from 0.54% in 1994 to 0.37% thirty years later.
SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 21:48

South Africa’s share of global gross domestic product (GDP) declined from 0.54% in 1994 to 0.37% thirty years later.

Contrary to initial media speculation suggesting Iran’s withdrawal or downgrade to observer status, the SANDF has confirmed that Iran’s Corvette Naghdi is actively participating in the sea phase of Exercise Will for Peace 2026.

A 9 500-year-old cremation in northern Malawi shows hunter-gatherers engaged in complex ritual practices far earlier than previously thought

Linden has emerged as one of Johannesburg’s strongest-performing suburbs, delivering steady capital growth and strong rental demand for local and international investors.

Abongile Tom and Zakhele Siwela have been outstanding at this AFCON, and they now been picked for the Nigeria vs Morocco game.

The rand has returned to its level of a decade ago as tentative local fiscal improvements, strong commodity prices and, above all, sustained dollar weakness have reversed what once looked like an inevitable long-term decline.

The “funeral” in the Rabat dressing room after the team’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat must serve as the birth of a stronger Bafana

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has confirmed that he has been approached by party members to run for the presidency of the African National Congress (ANC).

However, the province is not without its stars. Five schools have maintained a 100% pass rate for five consecutive years.

South African motorists are likely to see further petrol and diesel price cuts in February amid expectations of a global oil surplus, despite ongoing geopolitical tension.

For the third successive edition, the AFCON trophy will be lifted by an African coach as teams coached by non-African mentors are out.
The safety and track record of the CircumQ devices has been questioned

Around 100 people stripped down to their underwear on the London Underground this past weekend for the annual No Trousers on Tube Ride. Because nothing says British eccentricity like pretending you’ve forgotten your pants on public transport.