News South Africa

John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he feels his squad “are being abandoned completely” as he criticises the club’s transfer strategy.

Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season’s Premier League title race.

A social media video publicising their new podcast drew criticism for evoking “suicide imagery”.

She says the teams are being supported by aerial resources, and contracted ground crews.

North-West University has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence policy, positioning the institution as a leader in AI governance in the higher education sector. The university said its council approved the policy at its most recent meeting. Prof. Anné Verhoef, director of the NWU AI Hub, called the move […]

Artificial intelligence in Egypt has shifted from a long-term ambition to a central part of the country’s technology infrastructure, shaping how capital is allocated, policies are developed and questions of digital sovereignty are managed. The shift comes as Cairo is being positioned as a hub for AI collaboration, investment and innovation across Africa and the […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development has adopted its 2026-30 Information System Master Plan, a strategic framework aimed at modernizing digital tools, strengthening data security and improving the management of public services. The document was formally presented during an official ceremony in Abidjan. “The Master Plan is now a strategic tool to strengthen […]

In a post on social media, Trump said a 10% tariff will take effect on Feb. 1, and will climb to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for the United States to purchase Greenland.

Thousands of people rallied in Copenhagen to push back on President Trump’s rhetoric that the U.S. should acquire Greenland.

Museveni claims victory in Uganda’s contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.

Many residents in Kyiv are suffering through freezing temperatures with no heat or electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Hoer Meisieskool Bloemhof has been crowned the top Afrikaans school in South Africa with 3.62 distinctions per candidate in the 2025 matric exams.

New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises. 

VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

West Ham United forward Callum Wilson made light of the uncertainty surrounding his future, as he reacts to scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Brighton manager Dario Vidosic will take a period of leave for private family reasons, the club have confirmed.

Thomas Frank says he has the backing of the club’s hierarchy, but admits he sympathises with the fans who booed his side after a 2-1 loss at home to West Ham United.

Leicester face a nervous wait to find out if they will progress to the Champions Cup round of 16 after a 39-26 defeat against the Stormers in Cape Town.

The son of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen is turning heads due to his likeness of his rugby hero father…

The former US first lady turns 62 years old today.

Bygones be bygones: Cassper Nyovest’s wife Pulane Phoolo and his ex, Thobeka Majozi have surprised fans by publicly making peace…

Retired Proteas player AB de Villiers was caught off guard after a camera zoomed in on him vaping at a SA20 match this week…

Star players Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham came in for ire from the home fans after a disastrous week.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Saturday, 17 January 2026, in our daily news update.

Illicit alcohol packaged in 100ml containers, including various branded alcohol labels were found.

The Stormers are into the Champions Cup last 16, but face a wait to see if they will earn a home playoff if other games go their way.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.