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‘I paid my dues’: Maphorisa speaks about G Mashego’s royalty allegations
DJ Maphorisa has broken his silence regarding G Mashego’s woes about allegedly not receiving money for his involvement in the hit song Biri Marung.
WEDNESDAY, 07 JANUARY 2026, 11:47

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DJ Maphorisa has broken his silence regarding G Mashego’s woes about allegedly not receiving money for his involvement in the hit song Biri Marung.

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Former Justice Sisi Khampepe will preside over Jacob Zuma’s application for her recusal as a member of the TRC Commission.

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Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.

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The previous edition of AFCON held in Cote d’Ivoire produced a record 119 goals. Now, how many goals has the 35th edition produced so far?

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Andy Mothibi’s appointment on Tuesday.
South Africa
A 62-year-old Eastern Cape man has been arrested for allegedly beating his 14-year-old son to death after accusing the child of stealing his bank card.

South Africa
The Basic Education Department says the second chance matric support programme is free.
South Africa
Three firefighters have been injured while fighting a blaze outside Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. The fire, which has spread across an estimated 12 square kilometres, saw residents evacuated on Tuesday night.

World
Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport.
World
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner is due to appear in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, where he could enter a plea over the stabbing deaths of his parents.
World
US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on Tuesday, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance.

World
The protest at the Grand Bazaar represented the latest signal that the demonstrations are likely to continue. Violence surrounding the protests has killed at least 36 people, activists abroad say.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Africa
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Africa
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Business
South Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on negotiating cheaper power supply.
Business

Business
Garden Walk Shopping Centre will soon open in Hartenbos, with the broader area seeing an influx of wealthy buyers.

Business
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index has reached its best level in 11 years, with profit margins and work levels improving.

Politics
Ramagopa accompanied the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, to a fundraising golf game in Sun City.

Politics
The NFP suspended its KZN Chairperson for not supporting a no-confidence motion against Thami Ntuli

Politics
Ramaphosa will start with golf in Sun City, then lead a door-to-door campaign at Seraleng village

Politics
AZAPO has condemned the US military strikes and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Sport
Jacob Bethell describes the “goosebump” moment of securing his first Test century, but says he used the disappointment of falling short of reaching the milestone in the Test series with New Zealand to ensure he stayed focused to get over the line on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs Football Club on Tuesday marked 56 years since its establishment, having been founded on 7 January 1970.

Sport
England and Trailfinders Women back row Abi Burton has been chosen as chair of a landmark leadership group of PWR players.

Sport
The World Sports Betting Cape Town Met gallops back into the Mother City this month, and it promises to be a glamorous spectacle.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] – A report by The Liberian Investigator has prompted concrete action in Bong County, leading to the renovation of the Gbarnga Central School of the Deaf, the county’s only institution dedicated to educating children with hearing impairments.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Singer Rihanna is in a sexy mood for this year’s Valentine’s Day and her lingerie collection sets the mood.

Lifestyle
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner is due to appear in court where he could enter a plea over the stabbing deaths of his parents.

Entertainment
The West Indian batter says the SA20 is one of the best tournaments around, packed with high-quality players.

Entertainment
The deployment of drone technology significantly enhanced the BMA’s ability to detect and disrupt organised smuggling networks.

Entertainment
The SACP wants accountable leaders in government positions, says general secretary Solly Mapaila.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation into their operations, with technology changing how people work, how decisions are made, and how businesses compete. For South Africa, the challenge is not only technological adoption,...

Science/Tech
What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou has established itself as South Africa’s leading ICT video podcast, generating more than 8 million views since launching in 2020.

Science/Tech
PHEV drivers in South Africa are shooting themselves in the foot when charging on expensive public stations.
Motoring

Motoring
BMW has officially taken control of Alpina, launching it as a standalone brand under the BMW Group.

Motoring
Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus saw a record year for sales, with supply for its Prado-based SUV struggling to keep up with demand.

Motoring
Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

Health
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Health
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Health
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.