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The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under

Tensions within the African National Congress’s structures have deepened after the ANC Youth League president accused some senior party leaders of being “detached from reality.”

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has called for the immediate removal of experience requirements for entry-level positions, arguing that young job seekers should be allowed to gain necessary skills while on the job.

Officers stopped a minibus and found four undocumented passengers

Minister Gwarube outlines measures to tighten matric exam security.

UMALUSI reports that over 300 subjects were written at 9 400 examination centres for matric 2025

Soil of Africa wants accountability from authorities regarding learner school placements for 2026

Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to “seek peace”.

Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017.

President Trump wants U.S. oil companies to help revitalize Venezuela’s struggling oil industry. But with oil prices low and the political future uncertain, oil companies may be reluctant to gamble.

President Trump has said the U.S. may be “running” Venezuela for years, raising questions about the administration’s plans for the country and how long they might take.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa shrugged off criticism of South Africa hosting naval exercises with BRICS countries, questioning why it is “such a big deal”.

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Valterra Platinum is one of Anchor Capital’s stock picks for 2026, with the company expected to outperform is competitors.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

Here are all of the South African team sheets for this weekend’s action-packed and all-important round of the Champions Cup.

Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s’ World Cup win in 2024, wants to join Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad.

Lewis Miley previously came under fire from a minority of social media users but has “showed his class” to silence his critics.

Lewis Crocker is unlikely to have his IBF welterweight title defence at Windsor Park after he was ordered to make a mandatory defence of his belt against Liam Paro.

South African olympic runner Caster Semenya and her wife Violet Raseboya celebrated nine years of marriage on 7 January.

If you own a solar panel system, you are at risk of solar panel fires. Take a look at how you can prevent them from occurring.

The City of Johannesburg has launched an investigation into 17 residential properties in Bryanston, suspected of being hijacked.

The man had been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, but was released from prison after winning an appeal.

There are only three Springbok players in the whole matchday squad of 23.

ANC says transformative laws are necessary to bridge the gap between black people and white people.

The EMSRF is a lifeline for students who dream of higher education, but cannot afford it

Physical AI dominated CES this week, yet questions persist over affordability, usefulness and mass market demand.

MyBroadband found that it was possible to get through to a human customer support agent on all the mobile networks in around 2 minutes.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for 372 Volvo EX30 vehicles in South Africa due to a potential battery fault. The recall affects certain 2024-2026 EX30 models sold in Gauteng from December 29, 2025. According to Volvo, the high-voltage battery in these cars may, in rare cases, overheat when charged above a certain […]

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Toyota sold an average of 405 cars per day in South Africa in 2025.

Volvo plans to launch a new luxury SUV and sedan in South Africa this year.

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.