SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2026, 06:34
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Germany is in talks with South Africa over a further €720 million in climate-related concessional loans as part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership.
Sean Jefferson and Amy Leigh Clarke deny murdering their five-week-old baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson.
Stars, including Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace, gathered in Rome to honour legendary designer Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93.
There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish’s recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.
The ex-prince prepares to leave his longtime home as his status crumbles even further
Formula One champion Lando Norris has still not watched back his title-clinching race but the McLaren driver will start the new season with more confidence and hungry for a second crown.
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United States President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from British politicians after claiming that NATO forces stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.
A rescue mission is under way to free a construction worker at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The man was one of two trapped when a trench collapsed on Friday at a construction site.
Kizza Besigye was rushed to the clinic of his personal doctor, where he was treated, and then returned to prison late at night.
Fashion and film stars gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of the fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
Experts warned that the SARB’s continued restrictions on rental income and directors’ fees are arbitrary, deter foreign investment, and undermine South Africa’s competitiveness.
Family, friends and grieving community members gathered at Sebokeng hall in Vereeniging on Friday to honour the lives of the 14 pupils killed in a tragic accident in Vanderbiljpark earlier this week.
Africa’s largest mobile operator has now become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during the recent deadly crackdown on protests.
The City of Matlosana’s controversial Chief Financial Officer, Mercy Phetla, has been officially dismissed.
The groom has said his mother Victoria “danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone”.
Fast-paced rental inflation has emerged as a key risk to South Africa’s inflation and interest rate outlook.
While TikTok’s future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.