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Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, argues that anyone who debates black economic empowerment (BEE) promotes white supremacy.

The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

Japan’s parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women was given the right to vote.

In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

Police say the mother of the woman heard an argument, then gunshots emanating from the couple’s room

Lucky Tshilimandila says the Makhadzi’s condition has improved compared to Wednesday.

Most people blame the problem on the water supplied by the Polokwane Municipality. 

Letsoha Mathae has stressed the critical role of fathers in the upbringing of their children.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of what he termed China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills near its shores.

The protests began due to economic pressures, with Iran’s currency rapidly depreciating. Demonstrators have also chanted against the country’s theocracy.

NPR visits a Doctors Without Borders clinic at risk of closure after Israel bans dozens of aid groups in Gaza.

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

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

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

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa for Friday, 2 January 2026.

The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Homeowners in South Africa could get more financial relief next year, with three interest rate cuts on the cards for 2026.

Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

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

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

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

Ospreys and Dragons start 2026 in style by beating Cardiff and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.

Match of the Day Pundit Steph Houghton discusses Leeds United’s performance against Liverpool and their recent development under Daniel Farke.

Match of the Day Pundits Steph Houghton and Dion Dublin discuss the strength in Sunderland’s defence to keep a clean sheet against Manchester City.

BBC Sport reporter Nizaar Kinsella explains how Enzo Maresca’s position as Chelsea’s manager became “untenable”.

72-year-old media mogul Oprah Winfrey opens up about her weight loss journey on GLP-1 medication.

Popular YouTube star iShowSpeed rang in the New Year in South Africa, sharing his celebrations with millions of fans across social media.

Learn what life has in store in 2026 from the world’s leading psychics.

Emergency Services are seaching for the missing beachgoers

Police said that the attackers killed a mother and her two children after failing to get what they wanted.

The car the soldiers were travelling in was swept by heavy flowing water.

Police in Lethabong near Rustenburg have registered two dockets.

Home Affairs is hoping to rapidly expand the number of bank branches arouns South Africa offering smart ID and passport application services.

XRP holders are entering a familiar phase, but under very different conditions. Despite regulatory clarity, ETF approvals, and renewed institutional interest, XRP has spent recent weeks moving sideways between $1.80 and $1.86. For a token once associated with explosive upside, this range-bound behavior has forced investors to reassess where near-term growth will come from. Rather […]

New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies

Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in what scientists have called a “visible signal” of climate breakdown disrupting the natural world.

A Met Office analysis of data from the annual new year’s plant hunt over the past nine years found an...

These are the must-have items every bakkie enthusiast needs on their car in South Africa.

The average price of cars in South Africa has seen considerable increases over the last few years, though even the most notable of these is far from the price tag for the country’s most expensive cars.

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

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.

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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

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

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.