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The £3m race to save polar explorer Shackleton’s villa
The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew
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The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew

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Experts warned that wealthy South African families risk costly conflict, legal battles and losing their assets if they do not implement clear succession planning.

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With the January transfer window opening in the Women’s Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?

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Australia spinner Todd Murphy is prepared to be a target for England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

South Africa
Eight people were also injured in the crash involving a minibus taxi, a car and a bakkie.
South Africa
Gauteng Health MEC to welcome New Year’s Day babies
Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, is today expected to join postpartum mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at the Leratong Hospital in the West Rand.
During the New Year’s Day ceremony, mothers will be presented with gift hampers for their babies.
“Additionally, the MEC will use the...

South Africa
In his annual New Year’s message, President Ramaphosa also called on SA to unite.

South Africa
The City says Pedestrian presence on these routes creates a serious safety hazard.

World
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.

World
The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (181kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.

World
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.

World
The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Africa
Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Africa
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Business
Blu Label is presenting an attractive investment case despite the dissapointing Cell C IPO, with Anchor Capital’s Mike Gresty adopting a contrarian position.

Business
Denmark-based Saxo Bank has continued its nearly two-decade tradition by publishing nine outrageous predictions for 2026.

Business
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

Business
Leroy Merlin is one of several interional companies expanding into South Africa, with the company opening a massive new development in KZN.

Politics
Political parties will head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected later this year.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon.

Politics
The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

Politics
The late Brian Hlongwa has been described as a leader who served with humility.

Sport
Paseka Mako made the move from bitter rivals Orlando Pirates to Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs this season. How has he fared so far?

Sport
Ex-Pirates winger Lebohang “Cheeseboy” Mokoena is backing Mohau Nkota to find his form at Bafana Bafana during the AFCON.

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s AFCON journey will be tested in the round of 16. They will face one of the strongest teams in the continent.

Sport
Nathan Ake rejects interest from West Ham, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain join Manchester United in battle for Yan Diomande’s signature, and Brennan Johnson in line for medical at Crystal Palace.
Education
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, announced several key appointments who could help implement central promises of his agenda, including universal child care.
Education
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa University (AAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to attaining international competitiveness while serving as a central driver of Ethiopia’s national development.
Education
The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.
Education
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Students of higher education institutions said the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Program is equipping them with essential skills that enable them to actively participate in the country’s growing digital ecosystem.

Lifestyle
After a longer-than-usual wait, SASSA Old-Age Grants for January 2026 will bring some much-needed New Year cheer next week …

Lifestyle
Award-winning musician Makhadzi, whose real name is Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, was involved in a car accident on Wednesday morning.

Lifestyle
Rachel John, the woman rumoured to be dating Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, celebrated her 25th birthday on New Year’s Eve.

Lifestyle
Large numbers of dead white mussels, whelks and other shellfish have been washing ashore on the West Coast over the past 48 hours.

Entertainment
Finishing second in the section means five-time champions Cameroon will play South Africa in the last 16 in Rabat on Sunday.

Entertainment
‘Heads of State’ is a buddy movie that is popcorn-ready for a great night in front of the telly. It’s action all the way and a must-watch.

Entertainment
The portfolio committee on police said in October that it believes the easy access to illegal weapons is a primary enabler of the violence terrorising communities.

Entertainment
The Springbok coaching staff will assist the Bulls and other teams that may request such collaboration by providing a sounding board and exchanging ideas.
Science/Tech
NASA is closing its largest research library at the Goddard Space Flight Center amid budget cuts and campus consolidation, putting tens of thousands of largely non-digitized historical and scientific documents at risk of being warehoused or discarded. The New York Times reports: Jacob Richmond, a NASA spokesman, said the agency would review the library holdings over the next 60 days and some...

Science/Tech
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Motoring
Flying cars have been a matter of fiction for many years, but some companies are attempting to make them a reality.

Motoring
South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

Motoring
The carmaker is on course for its second consecutive decline in annual vehicle sales.

Motoring
Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

Health
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

Health
The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.