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China, Russia and Iran launch naval exercises off South Africa’s coast
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.

Macclesfield fans invade the pitch after beating Palace
The Macclesfield fans invade the pitch after beating last season’s FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, in the biggest upset in FA Cup history.

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

Ramaphosa slams Afriforum and Solidarity for ‘undermining the constitution’
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has lashed out at Afriforum and Solidarity, accusing them of trying to forge a regime change in the country.

South Africa’s Olympic record holders
There are currently two South Africans who have set Olympic records that remain unbroken.

Starmer has kept Trump on side – but is it coming back to bite him?
The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour.

Paramedic and police officer seriously while attending crash
A paramedic and an off-duty police officer remain in hospital following the crash.

Warning for landlords in South Africa
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.

Western Cape wildfires force evacuations as smoke, wind and flames batter coastal towns
Stanford and Pearly Beach are on high alert as residents and tourists brace for evacuation while firefighters battle multiple blazes.

Morocco show their credentials in impressive quarterfinal performance
Morocco might have found their straps at the Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the semifinals for the first time in 22 years after a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday and beginning to look like real prospects for a first title in 50 years.

Real reason behind Joburg’s water crisis
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.

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4
The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday as rescue efforts continued for dozens who remained missing.

WATCH LIVE | President Ramaphosa delivers January 8 statement
ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is on Saturday delivering the keynote address at the party’s January 8 celebrations in the North West.

WATCH LIVE | ANC January 8 celebrations
ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is on Saturday delivering the keynote address at the party’s January 8 celebrations in the North West.

South Africans could be paying much less for a tank of petrol
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.

Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show’s most explosive moments?
Does the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors go down as the most dramatic ever?

IN PICS | ANCYL members turn out for annual Peter Mokaba lecture
ANC Youth League members turned out in large numbers to attend the Peter Mokaba lecture before the ANC’s 114th birthday celebrations in Mogwase, Rustenburg, on Friday.

Man dies after tree falls onto caravan during storm
Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.

Council turns down Cage film over Nazi swastikas
Waltham Forest Council said it had not been given enough time to consult local residents.

Umalusi to stop issuing new N3 certificates from 2026
Umalusi has confirmed it will stop issuing new N3 certificates, with 2025 marking the final year of certification under the programme.