TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 23:56
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Tuesday that were likely short-range projectiles, South Korea and Japan said, as Washington and Seoul hold talks on transforming their defence posture against Pyongyang.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself from previous comments that suggested a possible military response in such an event.
China is ready to enhance mutual trust with Britain and deepen practical cooperation with the Group of Seven nation as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the world’s second-largest economy this week, according to the Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday.
OUTA has condemned that South African households are receiving threatening communications from Eskom and municipal entities demanding that they register their solar installations.
What started as a mother sharing her lived experience online has grown into a platform for connection and awareness. Bongiwe Leepiloe’s journey through autism and motherhood has led her to challenge how disability is understood in South Africa.
The inquiry into Gauteng NPA prosecutor Andrew Chauke has stalled after witnesses have either withdrawn or, in the case of outgoing NPA boss Shamila Batohi, won’t testify without legal representation.
A major heatwave across Australia’s southeast stoked bushfires, forced hundreds of residents in rural towns to evacuate and brought record-breaking temperatures, with Melbourne recording its hottest day in nearly 17 years.
Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay road trip: Wake up early and hit the road for the ultimate eight-hour drive. Here is where you must stop for food.
Deputy trade minister Zuko Godlimpi said the government did not want any manufacturers to leave the SA market, regardless of which region they came from
Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was “heartbroken” at the death of her “beautiful wee mummy”.
An audio recording allegedly captures suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu coercing a witness, known as Witness E, to submit a false statement to the Madlanga commission.
South Africa has seemingly avoided major US backlash over Iran’s naval exercise participation largely due to Washington’s shifting focus elsewhere, highlighting that the country is relying more on luck than effective diplomacy.
Mamelodi Sundowns is taking legal action against some supporters following disruptive behaviour after their 2-2 draw with Al-Hilal in the CAF Champions League.
Kirkwood, who joined the BBC in 1998, will leave in April and said it had been an “absolute privilege” to bring viewers the weather every day.
South Africans are gutted after the J-Bay Open cancelled its 2026 tour spot. Fans must wait for a 2027 comeback at the iconic point break.
Stallions lead Eastern Cape side by eight points.
Nonku Williams is head over heels in love with her new beau, Lungani Rammaledi.
A year after hoisting the Australian Open women’s trophy with a brilliant win over Aryna Sabalenka, Maddy Keys’ title defence ended with a 6-3 6-4 loss to sixth seed Jessica Pegul
Surging precious metals, bond inflows and local policy reforms underpin buoyant mood
Legal experts say the allegations made about suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu at the Madlanga commission are so serious that he could be charged with defeating the ends of justice as well as perjury.