Surviving bombs and hunger to become a professional tennis player
Tennis is seen as a rich sport. But many stars, including Novak Djokovic and Elina Svitolina, have forged successful careers from humble beginnings.
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News24 | Two-week blackout looms as two power line towers collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay
The collapse of two major 132kV power line towers, allegedly due to vandalism, poor infrastructure maintenance and strong winds, has led to extended power outages in several areas in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.
Gaethje v Pimblett – predictions for UFC title fight
The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Paddy Pimblett’s UFC lightweight interim title fight against Justin Gaethje on Saturday.
Happiness is a choice we make every day
If we are truly in control of the choices we make each day, then we have far more influence over our own happiness than we sometimes realise.
News24 | Seawater pasta, R7 000 omelettes: 5 chaotic dishes from Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s kitchen
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of the Beckhams, has turned his culinary misadventures into internet gold, blending privilege, food, and unintentional comedy.
Msaki, Jesse Clegg drop final single before joint EP release
South African musicians Msaki and Jesse Clegg released ‘Untimely Disclosure’, the final single from their collaborative EP ‘Entropy’, which is set to debut on February 27.
Tottenham, Bayern and a stand made of chairs – Palhinha’s story
On-loan Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha chats to BBC Sport’s Kelly Somers about his life and career.
How ‘lucky’ Sinner became biggest winner in near 40C Melbourne heat
Jannik Sinner’s hopes of a third straight Australian Open title looked close to being over – but he was the biggest beneficiary of the tournament’s heat rules.
Germany pushes back against South Africa’s electricity minister
Days after South Africa’s electricity minister questioned the benefits of a $10 billion climate-finance pact between the country and some of the world’s richest nations, Germany lauded its success.
Women filmed in secret for TikTok content – and then harassed online
So-called manfluencers wearing smart glasses approach women and then post videos to TikTok.
The small town crowned the best in South Africa
Barrydale in the Western Cape has been crowned South Africa’s best small town, cementing it as one of the top places to live in the country.
Pentagon says it will offer ‘more limited’ support to US allies
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia’s beaches became a ‘perfect storm’ for sharks
Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising – but experts are keen to point out it isn’t the animals’ fault.
Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
WEATHER: Heatwave sticks around, rain targets TWO provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 24 January 2026.
It would cost R400 billion to fix South Africa’s water crisis
73% of water authorities in South Africa have “poor” or “critical” water systems, and the cost to rectify the situation far exceeds the department’s budget.
South Africa’s summer of extremes
Floods, wildfires and water shortages: This is a warning of the real costs of climate change, experts say
Are things going to get better for your finances?
As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
Pokémon cards: The ‘liquid asset’ increasingly attracting criminals
Cards related to the popular Japanese animation franchise have soared in value over recent years.
‘Anger at Nato troop insult’ and ‘Trump delays Chagos surrender’
The US president’s remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan and his part in the Chagos Islands deal top the papers.