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Provincial MP’s refusal to resign helps to keep Jacob Zuma’s MK Party at bay

World number one Aryna Sabalenka prepares for the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk to win a third Brisbane International title.

Kaizer Chiefs are currently coached by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, and the management has no intention to replace them for now.

SADTU called an urgent meeting with education officials to demand solutions before schools reopen.

Construction of a permanent structure to deal with challenges at the facility will start soon.

A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze.

Iran’s parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.

Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.

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

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.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Leo Brent Bozell III has been sworn in as the US Ambassador-desigante to South Africa amid a strained relationship between the two nations.

As South Africa’s class of 2025 gets ready for their results to be published this week, the Public Servants Association (PSA) has warned matriculants to be wary of ‘bogus’ colleges and education groups.

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to expropriate land without compensation, saying it should be implemented.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

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.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ underfire coach Miguel Cardoso has amped up reports of Pitso Mosimane’s return.

Two players who are not part of the Kaizer Chiefs coaching team’s plans appear to be heading for the exit door at Naturena.

Tottenham’s new signing Julie Blakstad is aiming to make her mark on the Women’s Super League second time around after a difficult spell with Manchester City.

Monnapule Saleng made a stunning move from Orlando Pirates to Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend. The deal became the seventh of its kind.

NASUWT says evidence growing that unregulated access affects behaviour in school and harms mental health

One of the UK’s biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for under-16s over concerns about mental health and concentration.

The Teachers’ Union (NASUWT) wants legislation to be tightened so big tech firms would face penalties for allowing children to access...

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...

Desmond Scott publicly apologised to estranged wife, TikTok star Kristy Scott amid reports of alleged fidelity and divorce.

Prince Kaybee has praised Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s relationship with Rachel John, who is a decade younger than him…

Rachel Kolisi, the former wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, is showing off her luxury new set of wheels…

A massive sunfish weighing up to 1000 kgs was rescued from a dry dock in Cape Town after becoming trapped during harbour drainage operations.

The forensic investigator said he has received threats against his life and is blaming KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

The defending champions have three games remaining in the league stage.

From shredded chairs to treasured settees, Melanie Kaas brings dead couches back to life and saves family memories

Dion George submitted an affidavit to the public protector alleging that Steenhuisen fired him as environment minister under false pretences

The current and former ministers of social development have clashed over DSDTV.

For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’

When former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announced her twins had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1), a rare genetic condition that causes muscle wastage, the news quickly made front page news.

The call for SMA to be added to newborn screening sprang to national attention...

Crypto markets are accelerating rapidly, and capital is rotating with precision. Solana’s ecosystem continues to expand, with total value locked climbing to $11.8 billion, millions of daily active users, and strong decentralized exchange activity reinforcing its role as a high-performance Layer-1. Sui is also gaining traction through its object-centric architecture, pushing network usage and...

I recently had what my surgeon described as “big surgery” on my right leg, and this was my experience getting back behind the wheel.

BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

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.

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.