
Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 06:46

The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.
Surging metal prices and a strengthening rand helped propel South Africa’s benchmark stock index to a record high on Monday, with investors expecting the rally to run further.

One city is emerging as a standout coastal hotspot where buyers can secure spacious, luxury homes at a fraction of the cost of South Africa’s major metros.

Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny in the US this week over allegations their platforms are fuelling a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate about childrens’ screen time enters a new phase.

Surging metal prices and a strengthening rand helped propel South Africa’s benchmark stock index to a record high on Monday, with investors expecting the rally to run further.

The Commission will assess whether “manipulated sexually explicit images” have been shown to users in the EU.

Organisations such as Operation Dudula and the March and March Movement have alleged that foreign pupils are being prioritised in school placements.

Explore the most iconic rugby stadiums in South Africa. From Loftus to DHL Stadium, discover which legendary venue is the favorite of fans.
A conversation about night dives, guns, drugs and police bribes.
Bundled up in a yellow hat and black puffer jacket, Taylor was one of hundreds of protesters marching after the killing of a second US citizen this month by federal agents carrying out an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

South Africa is squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract massive US investment in its abundant mineral resources by antagonising Washington through its foreign policy choices.

When an ANC councillor was killed at his KwaZulu-Natal home in February 2025, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu questioned why the matter was being investigated by the political killings task team.

Discover the best mountains to hike in Cape Town. Get expert tips on Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, and Helderberg while managing safety risk.

Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingird caused widespread damage and destruction.

South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilizing relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head of the National Treasury.

Rare audio tapes reveal Mandela’s personal journey

ActionSA has merged with the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creative Congress Movement, expanding its presence in the North West with seven new councillors.

Spending at the uMzinyathi District Municipality since 2020 will be probed

The gravelly-voiced Welsh icon’s hit is still loved by fans 43 years after its release.

Former Free State Premier and ANC SG Ace Magashule and his co-accused are scheduled to appear in the Free State High Court.

Service delivery tops the list of considerations by voters when deciding the fate of the former governing party and whether it will be able to claw back support or lead to a further decline.