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Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate head Robert McBride is on Tuesday appearing before parliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system.

Bournemouth sign Hungary international Alex Toth for £10.4m from Ferencvaros, with the midfielder joining the Cherries on a five-and-half-year contract.

Property experts warned home sellers in South Africa that choosing the wrong sales mandate or agent can delay a sale, reduce the final price, and expose them to costly double commission claims.

Sekhukhune United midfielder Vusimuzi Mncube is excited about the quality of players the club has added and is optimistic they will definitely improve the team.

The opening of the schools in the flood hit areas in Limpopo was halted last week.

Earlier reports said 14 learners died in the minibus-taxi crash in Vanderbijlpark.

Tension is high as the World Economic Forum in Davos opens and President Trump threatens Europe over Greenland.

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Herholdt’s Group’s Regional Sales Manager, Lukas Stoltz, discusses the company’s core offerings and how it is embracing modern technology.

The matric results released on 12 January 2026 confirm a strong academic showing by the Class of 2025 at St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG), Pretoria.

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has signed an agreement with FIFA to establish a regional office in Johannesburg.

Former IPID Head  Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

‘I could feel the pain but we were fighting for three points,’ says Saleng as he opens up on his injury struggles after joining Sundowns.

The Detroit Pistons hold on to beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 in a game between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams on Martin Luther King Jr Day.

With the top three in the Premier League pulling away, could fifth be enough for Champions League football again?

Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the Six Nations squad on Wednesday but a number of the usual contenders are struggling for form, fitness or both.

Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome, Italy.

Fraudsters are carrying out cunning scams to defraud South Africans of their hard-earned money. Here’s how, says Capitec…

“We just need our fans not to let themselves be poisoned by the outside and echo things that don’t exist,” he said.

According to Gauteng Transport spokesperson, preliminary reports indicate Vanderbijlpark scholar transport driver may have been unlicenced

Health department warns misinformation is causing unnecessary harm to grieving families.

Make sure SA’s most deserving women in tech get a nomination. Deadline is 8 February.

The Google News Initiative local language pilot aims to bring digital and AI training to community newsrooms.

Taiwan has secured preferential tariffs as chip makers expand US production under a strategic AI partnership.

A winning business case for AI in the contact centre starts by defining the target: efficiency, growth, cost savings or a combination, says Greg Jarvis, global customer success director at Connect.

Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.

People carriers are a popular feature on South Africa’s roads, offering motorists affordable practicality.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?