FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026, 02:47
ADDIS ABABA, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Airlines cancelled flights to the northern territory of Tigray on Thursday and residents were trying to withdraw cash from banks after clashes between regional and national forces raised fears of renewed conflict.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, describing himself as a political “lightning rod,” said on Wednesday he would never run for elective office again.
BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to bolster security and the economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties.
Legendary Malian musician Salif Keita will headline the inaugural African edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek from March 27 to 29.
Toyota Motor has maintained its position as the world’s top-selling carmaker for the sixth consecutive year in 2025, achieving a record global sale of 11.3-million vehicles.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze praised his team’s resilience in securing a 1-0 victory against Marumo Gallants at Dr Molemela Stadium despite challenging pitch conditions, crediting Glody Lilepo’s impressive goal.
Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row.
Suzuki reported a 1.4% rise in global sales to about 3.3-million cars last year
Heavy rains in Mozambique have disrupted Sasol’s condensate transport and forced a temporary reduction in gas production, but the company says supplies to customers remain uninterrupted and operations are not materially affected.
South Africa’s automotive industry is not calling for steep hikes in vehicle import duties and instead wants targeted auto policy adjustments to support domestic manufacturing, BMW South Africa’s CEO said on Wednesday.
After undergoing life-changing transplants, Joe DiMeo opens up about resilience and love in his new book
Self-harm among SA adolescents is emerging as a far more widespread problem than previously understood, with new research showing alarmingly high rates among school-aged children. Experts say the behaviour is often a response to unprocessed trauma, loss and emotional distress, rather than a desire to die, but warn it is a strong predictor of later suicide risk in a country where mental health...
The ANC says it will organise a mass, national protest against the United States, saying that South Africa is under attack and will not be bullied.
Orlando Pirates have had to make a tough decision of letting one of their top defenders go after requesting to be released from his contract.
The Madlanga commission has found prima facie evidence of wrongdoing against suspended Ekurhuleni acting police chief Julius Mkhwanazi and other implicated witnesses, involving allegations of criminality, corruption, fraud, and other unlawful conduct.
The Department of Home Affairs’ efforts to make Smart IDs more accessible are paying off, with over 4 million cards issued in 2025.