
The South African province where you’re most likely to lose your job
The Western Cape boasts the highest employment retention rate in South Africa, while the Free State has the lowest.
SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, 10:28

The Western Cape boasts the highest employment retention rate in South Africa, while the Free State has the lowest.

South Africa’s rugby roots can be traced back to a version of the game called Winchester football, first played in 1861.

President Cyril Ramaphosa lectured his African National Congress Party for failing to meet the basic needs of many South Africans as it prepares to face crucial municipal elections within the next year.

Victor Osimhen steered Nigeria to the semifinals of the 2025 AFCON by scoring a goal and assisting in the other but it doesn’t end there.

Kaizer Chiefs are currently coached by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, and the management has no intention to replace them for now.

Experts warned that South Africans should be wary of “bogus”, unregistered higher education institutions, which could leave them wasting their time and money on useless, unaccredited degrees.

The forgotten Kaizer Chiefs striker could get a new lease on life in the coming weeks after struggling for game time this season.

The feud between Democratic Alliance party leader John Steenhuisen and former Environment Minister Dion George shows no signs of slowing down, with George reportedly taking it to the office of the Public Protector.

South Africa risks becoming irrelevant in a world where powerful nations act unilaterally to pursue their interests, as its weakened economy, eroded industrial capacity, and diminished soft power leave it unable to meaningfully influence global events.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities… an ideal for which I am prepared to die – Nelson Mandela
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ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to nationalise the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

China, Russia, and Iran began a week-long naval exercise off South Africa, which is framed as being for maritime security and trade cooperation within BRICS Plus.

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the ANC to fix service delivery ahead of local elections as support is expected to decline.

There are currently two South Africans who have set Olympic records that remain unbroken.

As South Africa’s rental market enters its peak moving season, experts warned that automatic rent hikes could lead to vacancies and a loss of income.

Johannesburg’s recurring water shortages stem from years of poor maintenance and inadequate storage capacity within the city, meaning even routine disruptions from bulk supplier Rand Water result in widespread outages.

If it weren’t for a levy added to every litre of petrol for the dysfunctional Road Accident Fund, South Africans would be paying significantly less to fill up their cars.

Monnapule Saleng became the EIGHTH player to directly join Sundowns from Orlando Pirates in the PSL era. Who are the others?