‘Crying horse’ toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year
Shop owners say the frowning toys – originally made in error – are resonating with young workers.
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Bournemouth sign Brazilian teenager Rayan for £24.7m
Bournemouth sign striker Rayan, a striker of “enormous potential” from Vasco da Gama after completing a loan move for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas.
SIU to probe years of alleged financial graft in KZN municipality
After years of financial irregularities and allegations of corruption dating back to 2020, the Special Investigating Unit will investigate the alleged rot in the uMzinyathi District Municipality.
‘Hawks not up to task’: Civil society groups urge parliament to reform criminal justice system
Civil society organisations Accountability Now and the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum have submitted formal proposals to parliament’s ad hoc committee to assist in its investigation into alleged corruption within the criminal justice system.
Additional captaincy experience gives Markram more lieutenants
Stubbs, Miller, Maharaj are all leaders in the SA20 and will create a bigger sounding board for Markram at the T20 World Cup.
Mkhwanazi allegedly offered to hold off probe into ‘Cat’ Matlala
The head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona, said Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the top cop in the province, met with alleged cartel member Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and promised to halt an investigation of attempted murder against him.
TITLE MOMENTUM: European Champions League group phase set for blockbuster conclusion amid jostling for top eight
For the first time ever, the final matches of the European Champions League group phase will commence at the same time. With competition for places in the round of 16 tight, this will create an exciting final round.
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February’s event in Milan-Cortina.
Gauteng clarifies scholar transport licences after operators raise concerns
More than 500 scholar transport operators gathered at the Gauteng roads and transport department’s head office in Johannesburg on Monday to raise concern about delays in obtaining operating licences.
‘We’re there for him’ – England will rally around grieving Itoje
Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.
Arctic Monkeys drummer doesn’t rule out new music after rumours
Drummer Matt Helders tells BBC Radio 1 teaming up to make a charity track showed “they could still do it”.
February fuel price drop on the cards for SA motorists
South African motorists are steering toward further relief at the fuel pumps in February.
Sweden aims to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 as gangs recruit children
Critics say the proposal could see even younger children becoming offenders as well as breaching children’s rights.
Gauteng invests R16m to curb foot-and-mouth outbreak
Gauteng’s agriculture department is investing R16m from the comprehensive agricultural support programme to manage and vaccinate against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with more than 286,000 vaccines already administered.
Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.
PICTURES: Orlando Stadium rebranded, new name unveiled!
The Orlando Stadium has a brand new name after Orlando Pirates recently joined forces with Amstel on a multi-million Rand deal.
Witness details gruesome discovery of women’s bodies
W/O Alina Marotola testified in the Polokwane high court about discovering the mutilated bodies of two women, Maria Makgatho and Luzadia Ndlovu, in a pigsty on a Limpopo farm.
Cop details gruesome discovery of women’s bodies inside pigsty
W/O Alina Marotola testified in the Polokwane high court about discovering the mutilated bodies of two women, Maria Makgatho and Luzadia Ndlovu, in a pigsty on a Limpopo farm.