Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday’s final.

Since taking office last October, Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed high public support.

With 29 million people online, South Africa’s social media standards are becoming impossible. Is it time to unplug and reclaim our reality?

The Ifab’s annual business meeting in London will discuss changes to the laws for the Fifa World Cup and domestic leagues.

Corruption-accused suspended CFO Mercy Phetla of Matlosana municipality may face disciplinary action this week, but opposition parties remain sceptical.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 19 January 2026.

The ex-Team GB cyclist who switched to bobsleigh after a horrific accident announces her retirement.

António Guterres says Washington’s “clear conviction” is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

South Africa’s economy is being held back by a shortage of bold, risk-taking entrepreneurs, resulting in limited investment, innovation, and creation of major new businesses.

Wayne Rooney says Man Utd’s younger fans got a “taste of what it was like under Sir Alex Ferguson” in the win over Man City – and hopes it is a glimpse of what is to come under Michael Carrick.

Injury wrecks Francesca Jones’ hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.

Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.

Climate change amplifies Limpopo’s flood crisis, warns WWF specialist

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

South Africa declared a national disaster after severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country.

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Modiba wary of the college side

Promoter says Ndou, fighters deserve the money after McKenzie’s pledge

After 12 months of meetings, debates and reports about sustainability, SA cricket’s domestic structure will remain unchanged, with savings nowhere close to the target of R200m some senior officials and the players’ union believe CSA needs to make.