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STANDOUT SEASON : A feast of sport awaits us in 2026 – and it’s not just rugby and cricket
Thrills in store at the Fifa World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Winter Olympics – plus Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry and the T20 Men’s and Women’s World Cups.
A FEAST OF SPORT: Your 2026 sporting calendar
Stay ahead of the game with a month-by-month guide to the biggest events in the world of sport for 2026. This comprehensive schedule ensures you won’t miss any of the action.
Some in Labour want Starmer out. He tells me he’ll survive – and the economy will improve
The prime minister discusses Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.
‘Hope is not enough’: UAT calls for concrete commitments from government
The United Africans Transformation (UAT) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration to move beyond broad messages of optimism and provide clear, measurable commitments that South Africans can use to assess government performance.
Sheff Utd v Oxford among numerous EFL games off
Sunday’s Championship game between Sheffield United and Oxford United is one of numerous EFL matches postponed because of frozen pitches.
FUTURE CITY: A welcoming heartbeat is throbbing in Cape Town’s inner city
A not-for-profit organisation is hard at work to transform areas in the CBD into diverse places where locals want to be.
‘I can’t believe it’ – Joy and uncertainty in Florida’s ‘Little Venezuela’
Celebrations have swept across Florida’s Doral, even as questions linger over Venezuela’s future.
Two dead, nearly 50 hospitalised after lightning strike during festival in North West
Two people were killed when lightning struck a group of people on Saturday during the Di Trupa festival in Mathibestad village in North West on Saturday.
Major tax changes coming to South Africa
In 2026, South African taxpayers can expect some major changes, including tighter audits, possible new taxes and ongoing scrutiny of cross-border and high-net-worth individuals.
News24 | Fresh protests chanting ‘death to the dictator’ rock Iran, at least 12 killed
Sporadic protests broke out in the Iranian capital, according to local media, which also reported intensifying clashes in the west of the country.
Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change
Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it “has now become an ideological statement”.
Ten-man Mali defeat Tunisia on penalties to book quarter-final place
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca on Saturday and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Senegal.
The ‘happy little town’ left reeling from sea deaths
Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.
Brigitte Bardot Foundation issues warning about scam memorabilia
Online adverts tout merchandise of the actress with claims the proceeds will go to her charity, it says.
Bafana players Mofokeng and Mudau expecting physical battle from Cameroon in Afcon clash
Bafana Bafana players Relebohile Mofokeng and Khuliso Mudau say the team will have to be prepared for the physical nature of Cameroon.
Police identify 16 more victims of Swiss bar fire
A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, with families now facing an agonising wait to identify missing loved ones.
Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing during festive return phase
The Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing, with more than 22,483 people processed on Saturday during the peak return phase of the festive season.