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Israel has promptly retaliated against South Africa by declaring its senior diplomatic representative, Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata and giving him 72 hours to leave the country.

The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old.

António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members’ unpaid fees.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is “not in the right place” to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.

Kubayi made the announcement under Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977.

Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu has wrapped up his testimony at Senzo Meyiwa Murder trial

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

The UN said “credible sources” had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The government plans to add 1 000MW of solar power to the national grid by 2027, with projects spread across the country

Two schools in Cape Town have partnered with Woolworths Foods at its tuckshops, operated only by Woolworths staff.

South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel’s embassy persona non grata on Friday and ordered him out within 72 hours, prompting retaliation in kind.

The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by “prices going up, but demand going down”.

The final report will be made public and is expected to contain elements from the interim report.

Julius Malema, EFF president, is delivering the opening address at the party’s plenum.

Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially received the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Underdog Ellie Bouttell says she would not be surprised if she is “booed” by fans in Saturday’s fight against Francesca Hennessy as both women make weight.

Lindsey Vonn faces a race against time to be fit for the Winter Olympics after being airlifted to hospital following a crash in her final downhill race before the Games.

Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes says Celtic assistant coach Mark Fotheringham called him to apologise for his behaviour at Tynecastle last weekend.

Newly discovered dinosaur tracks suggest that the animals survived far longer in Southern Africa than previously thought.

Foreign investment is important, but there’s a limit.

Rachel Kolisi has hinted at her messy marriage split to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of her new book and documentary…

The Bulls have made four backline changes, with captain Ruan Nortjé also set to miss out against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Although nearly six years old, the facelift has brought 2 700 new or improved components to the internally named W223 S-Class.

Key executive positions remain vacant at SA Tourism.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 31 January 2026.

WIRED has been testing beard trimmers for six years. Our favorite is compact, reliable, ridiculously adjustable, and offers a five-year warranty.

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

The Honda Elevate is a compact SUV that offers incredible value, being priced from only R3,899 per month.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.