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Ryan Searle and two-time champion Gary Anderson win their respective quarter-finals at the PDC World Championship.

A proposed amendment to the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill could leave South African schools facing severe cashflow strain.

To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

KZN Health MEC visited mothers and their babies at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital.

The constable had his appointment certificate and service pistol with him.

BMA head will conduct a site inspection at the Beitbridge border post from Friday.

SPCA appeals to anyone who sees a stray animal to contact their nearest office.

Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.

Swiss authorities say “several dozen” were killed in an overnight fire at the Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort.

Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.

Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.

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

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

Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

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

Japan, and its biggest city, Tokyo, offers South African travellers a relatively affordable holiday with complete safety, great restaurants, honest people, and no tipping.

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Blu Label is presenting an attractive investment case despite the dissapointing Cell C IPO, with Anchor Capital’s Mike Gresty adopting a contrarian position.

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.

Tributes have been paid to Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh Jr, who has passed away aged 25 after a short illness.

Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns from a back injury against heavily-changed inter-provincial rivals Munster in Belfast on Friday.

Louis Rees-Zammit says he is “incredibly happy” to have signed a long-term deal with Bristol Bears.

John Dobson has signed a contract extension with Stormers Rugby that will see him at the helm through to the culmination of Project 2029.

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.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 2 January 2026.

Police have ended Komatipoort search after remains believed to be second missing SANDF soldier were found near the Mozambique border.

The EFF called the assault of a security guard in East London an attack on the working class.

“Most people know that this is my dream job, which I’ll never take for granted,” said Stormers director of rugby John Dobson.

Exclusive: Identifying teenagers at risk could help prevent organ damage, strokes and heart attacks in early adulthood, doctors say

Leading doctors have called for a national UK programme to monitor schoolchildren for high blood pressure amid concerns that rising rates in adolescents will increase cases of organ damage, strokes and heart attacks.

Rates of high blood pressure have nearly doubled...

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.

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.