Goals galore in FA Cup as Liverpool, Man Utd & Man City progress
Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all cruise into the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup as 55 goals are scored across 12 matches on Sunday.
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LOST IN SPACE: OPINION: Mixed signals are muddying the Starlink debate waters
While Communications Minister Solly Malatsi started the much-needed internet licensing reform conversation quite poorly, he does have a point about realigning the Electronic Communications Act.
Wilson establishes lead over Higgins in Masters final
Kyren Wilson makes a strong start towards winning his first Masters crown as he establishes a 5-3 lead over John Higgins in the opening session of the final at Alexandra Palace.
BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate’s offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.
Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as deadly wildfires menace cities
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.
News24 | Monday’s weather: More storms in Limpopo, thunder and rain expected in 3 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms and strong winds, which may lead to flooding of roads and damage to infrastructure in parts of Limpopo and damaging winds in Alexander Bay and Cape Columbine. Showers and some thundershowers can be expected in the Free State, North West and KwaZulu-Natal.
Man arrested after woman dies in street
Police believe the man arrested on suspicion of murder knew the woman who died.
One mistake can cost South African investors dearly
Investors have been urged to think twice before betting against the South African economy and the market in 2026.
The ANC made South Africa the handmaid of the enemies of the United States
United States analyst Joshua Meservey warned that the ANC’s foreign policy choices are pushing South Africa towards sanctions from America.
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE: Inferno Madness: The severe impact of the Cape’s adverse weather on wildfires
Dry, hot weather, strong wind that often changed direction and flammable alien vegetation complicated fighting the multiple wildfires that marked a devastating start to the new year in the Western Cape. Some of these blazes came threateningly close to towns such as Stanford and Hermanus.
News24 | Determined matric pupil writes exams from hospital less than a day after surgery
Andrew Holtzhausen went from writing a matric maths exam to completing his finals from a hospital bed after emergency surgery.
STARK DIVIDE: Slammed out — spare a thought for the lost generation of men’s tennis
Between the reign of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic and the rise of the new kids on the court, Sinner and Alcaraz, a generation of talented players has largely missed out on Grand Slam success.
POET’S CORNER: The dead have a message for us about war, but we refuse to listen
When it comes to the endless wars of this world, it would seem that rather than us making the same mistakes over and over, we are refusing to see them as mistakes. After all, the reasons for war are cloaked in rationality.
Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
Minister ‘confident’ issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved
Campaigners say the proposed law does not go far enough to make security services to cooperate with inquiries.
PERFORMANCE ANXIETY: Sharp scrutiny — each SA20 game ignites yet more debate about Proteas selection
Selectors have hedged their bets, and some SA20 stars won’t be at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which starts on 7 February and promises a month of exciting and highly competitive cricket.
Recharged Alcaraz starts career Slam bid with win
World number one Carlos Alcaraz is “recharged” after a nine-week break as he bids to complete the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach
The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing “food and packaging” came ashore.
The 88% matric pass rate is not the truth
Professor Jonathan Jansen expresses disappointment with the 88% national matric pass rate, describing the results as meaningless.
Raducanu overcomes slow start to sail into second round
British number one Emma Raducanu overcomes a shaky start to sail past Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the Australian Open first round.