SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY 2026, 05:22
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of a heatwave expected across parts of the Eastern Cape, while very hot conditions are expected in parts of the Northern Cape.
Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on protests.
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joins French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.
A US-based rights group said on Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5 000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast majority were protesters targeted by security forces.
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Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to 2029
The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities
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.