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Gayton McKenzie was unable to fulfil his promise of implementing VAR in 2025.

The DA is threatening to haul the government to court if Menzi Simelane is so much as interviewed for the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions.

Lindokuhle Ndaba, one of 16 female inmates at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre (Sun City prison) who’ve graduated from the Kaizer Chiefs-Fifa twinning project, is ready to impart the expertise she gained to the youth when she’s released.

A severe hailstorm that impacted Pholela Special School and surroundings in Bulwer last night.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Machado — who has been in hiding for nearly a year — was still expected in Oslo later in the day.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Denny Mushrooms has been sold by Libstar in a deal that could reach a loss on sale before tax of up to R55 million.

Transnet has signed a concession agreement with a company headed by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand the main terminal at the continent’s top container hub in Durban.

The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and “very damaging”.

The National Minimum Wage Commission has recommended that bottom-line pay for workers in South Africa be hiked by a little over headline CPI next year.

US President Donald Trump says he will not be inviting SA to the Miami meeting.

The NA adopted a report that establishes a committee that will play oversight over the Presidency.

“It’s going to get worse. What the MK did to them, in 2026 it’s going to get worse,” asserts Swana.

The Oversight Committee will give MPs a dedicated mechanism to scrutinise the Presidency’s work

The former world number one from Newbury is awarded the honour for his services to sport.

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco on 21 December and wraps up on 18 January 2026.

Welsh rugby is in danger of losing Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake with Gloucester in contention to sign the Ospreys duo.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the leading international men’s football tournament on the African continent.

Jermaine Dupris was in Johannesburg with his group DVSN, which performed to a full and excited crowd.

Homeowners in eThekwini Municipality should prepare for an important update coming in early 2026. Here’s what to expect…

Machado avoids the ceremony despite reaching Oslo, fearing arrest and escalating pressure from Venezuela’s government.

The Gallery of Leaders is an indoor exhibition along the outer edge of the Freedom Park Amphitheatre.

A damning investigation shows thieves evaded Louvre security by half a minute due to broken cameras and misdirected police.

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said South Africa must stick to its own path and national strategies.

In the battle for your attention, Instagram is betting that more control over the algorithm could keep you scrolling on Reels.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has slammed reports that the State Security Agency was breached by Chinese hackers.

Whether you’re layering up for winter cold or looking for an ultralight summer system, we’ve tested and found the best base layers for all your outdoor adventures.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.