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Motorists are warned of heavy traffic as the festive season ends, with high visibility of law enforcement on roads to ensure compliance with traffic laws. RTMC advises avoiding night travel, checking weather forecasts, and taking rest breaks to prevent fatigue.

At least nine people have died and more than 200 have been hospitalised in the central Indian city of Indore after a diarrhoea outbreak that officials said was linked to contaminated drinking water, according to a legislator and local health authorities.

Stronger rand and softer oil prices are set to deliver across-the-board reductions from January 7

On Thursday, one person was successfully rescued and two bodies recovered, at Pennington beach

Meta Platforms said it is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence company, as it looks to strengthen its AI capabilities and accelerate development of so-called autonomous agents. Financial terms were not disclosed, but analysts cited by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the deal could be worth more than $2 billion. Meta said the […]

Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market in its expanding push to build artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa. The move follows Nvidia’s entry into South Africa in June, where it partnered with Cassava Technologies to launch what the companies described as Africa’s first AI factory. Nvidia has since said it plans to roll out […]

Traffic authorities say roadblocks will continue at various spots

A New Year’s party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to mid-20s.

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

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

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that substantial price cuts for petrol and diesel are all but confirmed for January 2026, with the changes expected to take effect next week.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa for Friday, 2 January 2026.

The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

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.

The transfer window’s officially open. Orlando Pirates are anticipated to confirm Stellenbosch FC’s Andre de Jong as their first January arrival.

Itumeleng Khune praised Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster for his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The first round of this season passed without the Soweto derby, but fans won’t wait long in 2026. Kaizer Chiefs face Orlando Pirates on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at FNB Stadium.

Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses have appointed Eder Maestre as manager following the sacking of Jocelyn Precheur.

The date by which people need to apply is 15 January – late applications can be less successful.

Health worker Naushaba Roonjho was ostracised by her family in Pakistan for wanting to work but now she is campaigning for political office

When Naushaba Roonjho became the first girl anyone in her district knew to have passed Pakistan’s national secondary school exam, the news was not celebrated. At home, in her village of Sheikh Soomar in southern Sindh, her father told her: “This is...

American streamer iShowSpeed has sparked another viral moment after taking part in a live shark-diving broadcast off South Africa’s coast.

Multi-award-winning musician Makhadzi is “recovering well” in hospital following a road incident on the N1 outside Mokopane in Limpopo.

There are just ten days left before the 2025 matric cohort receives its results on 12 January 2026.

Mzukisi Ndara purchased what he thought was a new car in 2004, but it turned out to be a used one with extras he did not ask for.

Transalloys issues section 189 notice.

There is a slight difference in unemployment rate of this year and the previous one.

Vodacom Business won the award thanks to its broad ICT offering and customer-centric innovation.

Starlink owner SpaceX has called on South Africans interested in its satellite broadband services to email ICASA to voice their support.

An empowerment policy deadlock clouds telecoms reform that could create thousands of jobs through billions in investments.

There is a R13.3 million price difference between the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa.

There are many venerable car brands in the world, but there is one that holds the title for the oldest, and it isn’t Ford.

The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

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.