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South African authorities shut Kruger National Park on Thursday to day visitors, after several rivers that run through it burst their banks as the result of days of heavy rains, they said.

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The Johannesburg magistrate’s court has dismissed an application by murder accused Victor Majola to have CCTV footage allegedly capturing the fatal shooting of entertainer Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock presented in court.

36 homes have been damaged in Mbalula village floods says government.

The TRC Inquiry is probing alleged efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases.

President Museveni has about 76% of the vote with results in from nearly half of all polling stations.

The woman, who accused Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Sydney late last year.

Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Aveng has announced the retirement of its Group CEO, Scott Cummins, with the JSE-listed construction company now looking for a permanent replacement.

The sale of Hyde Park Corner has fallen through after conditions precedent in the deal were not met.

Donald Trump’s stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries – which ended badly for the economy.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 16 January 2026.

Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.

Netherlands forward Donyell Malen joins Roma from Aston Villa after just one year with the Premier League side.

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth says he does not believe he has “made it” despite becoming an NFL starter this season.

There have been 55 finals since the Women’s FA Cup began in 1970-71. How many winners can you name? Good luck!

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis defended plans to build a R180m N2 ‘security wall’, where several informal settlements are located.

Ralph Schmidt, Ndlovu Youth Choir’s artistic director, shares insights on leading the choir.

Desmond Scott was seen kissing a mystery woman at a Houston bar just days after estranged wife, TikTok star Kristy Scott filed for divorce.

Compared on the derivatives that underpin them, the Hoxton Edition mainly recieves unique exterior and interior trim pieces.

The 48th edition of the Dakar Rally, the world’s most demanding off-road endurance race, is unfolding across the sweeping deserts and rugged terrain of Saudi Arabia.

Full-back Regragui played in the following final, two years later, which Morocco lost 2-1 to hosts Tunisia.

During their 167-day mission, the four crew members travelled nearly 71 million miles and completed more than 2 670 orbits around Earth.

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The Post Office was a once-vital government entity that has since fallen on very hard times.

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific advances. For researchers whose communities have not historically been represented in science – including many people of color, LGBTQ+ and first-generation scientists […]

While it will still be many years before the less secure green ID book is invalidated as a form of identification in South Africa, Home Affairs is hoping to accelerate the transition.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government intends to reduce the legal drink driving limit to zero.

A new and affordable workhorse bakkie has made its way to South Africa’s shores.

One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”