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ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to nationalise the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

A new movie starring Pierce Brosnan reveals the bond between Prince Naseem Hamed and his trainer.

Sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beat reigning champions Crystal Palace. With 117 places between the teams, it’s the biggest upset in FA Cup history.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis indicated that nearly 1000 dwellings had been destroyed

Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the man was shot multiple times

Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026, takes place in SA waters and aims to also transfer knowledge.

Helicopters are assisting with extinguishing the fire in the Kouga area.

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ofelia Riquezes, human rights lawyer and professor at Florida International University, about the status of human rights under the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Despite a close relationship with Caracas stretching back for decades, Russia has been reserved in its response to the U.S. attack on Venezuela.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Lee James and guests reflect on Morocco and Senegal reaching the last four at Afcon.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

The V&A Waterfront is undergoing a series of upgrades, as it welcomes Graham Wood as its new CEO.

As many return from the holiday season with New Year’s resolutions and plans to sign up to a gym, franchises across the country are adjusting their prices for 2026.

Digital scams are a dime a dozen, with scammers in South African going after bank details, taxpayers and the elderly.

South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.

A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West

Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup knockout stage by winning an astonishing 16-try contest with the Bulls in Pretoria.

BBC Sport looks at Tottenham’s signing of exciting 20-year-old midfielder Signe Gaupset from Norwegian top-flight side Brann.

Patson Daka scores his first FA Cup goal to help Championship side Leicester City ease past League Two Cheltenham Town and into the fourth round.

Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen’s hat-trick ends his Wolves goal drought as he fires them past League Two Shrewsbury into the FA Cup fourth round.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

The EFF have vowed to stop Elon Musk’s internet satellite company Starlink from operating in South Africa – at all costs…

Minister Solly Malatsi has been accused of ‘faking’ public support of a policy directive which favours Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa.

New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.

Nicole Nyaba, former girlfriend of slain rapper AKA, says she fears for her life and after life: ‘They are using me as a blood sacrifice.’

Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicles recovered had been reported stolen in previous incidents.

A whopping 110 points were scored at Loftus, with the Bulls still clinging to a sliver of hope of reaching the Champions Cup round of 16.

Sentencing proceedings have been repeatedly postponed due to a series of legal complications.

Palace are now winless in nine games in all competitions.

Space agency said crew of four will leave ISS next week with goal of touching down in California on 15 January

Nasa has announced when it will commence its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station after an astronaut fell ill with a “serious” but undisclosed issue.

The US space agency announced on social media on Friday night that it will aim to have the crew leave the...

Major retailers in South Africa have reported memory prices increasing by as much as 250% in the last three months. Here are a few tips to follow to get the best possible prices in January 2026.

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.