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

Experts warned that South Africans should be wary of “bogus”, unregistered higher education institutions, which could leave them wasting their time and money on useless, unaccredited degrees.

BBC Sport looks at the players who may force their way into England contention before the 2027 Ashes series.

The forgotten Kaizer Chiefs striker could get a new lease on life in the coming weeks after struggling for game time this season.

Firefighters have been battling to contain a number of fires in the area over the last eight days.

About 16 000 candidates wrote their National Senior Certificate examinations in the Northern Cape.

Rising mobile adoption, higher data consumption and growing demand for advanced digital services are increasing pressure on African telecom operators to deliver better network performance and more engaging user experiences. One technology gaining traction as a potential solution is artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks, known as AI-RAN. By embedding artificial intelligence and...

Vodafone executives have released their annual technology and connectivity outlook for 2026, highlighting artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity as the innovations expected to have the greatest impact on Africa’s digital future. In a statement outlining the group’s predictions for the year ahead, Shameel Joosub, chief executive of Vodacom Group, said the two technologies are poised […]

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

Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year’s ceremony.

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Bobi Wine – a former musician – has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

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.

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 V&A Waterfront is undergoing a series of upgrades, as it welcomes Graham Wood as its new CEO.

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.

The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West

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.

Kaizer Chiefs icon Doctor Khumalo believes South Africa still produces footballers of his type. Two can be found at Orlando Pirates.

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.

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

‘I’m so happy with this win and reaching the semifinals,’ said Salah.

‘Strong start, something to build on,’ said the new Chelsea head coach.

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...

Ethereum is entering 2026 with renewed confidence from institutions, but that confidence is coming from a very specific corner of the market. While large players double down on ETH as infrastructure, retail investors are increasingly asking a different question: where does everyday adoption and growth come from next? In this regard, attention is shifting to […]

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.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.

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