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News

Are South Africans lazy? – Mantashe says citizens too dependent on government

Multimedia

24 hours in pictures, 5 January 2026

Weather

Weather alert: Damaging winds at sea and hot conditions with scattered showers across SA

Courts

Bekkersdal mass shooting case postponed as police seek five suspects released from custody

Business

Why are rare earth elements so important – and does SA have any?

World

400 tourists stuck on island as flights halted over Yemen fighting: officials

World

Maduro arrives for first US court appearance after capture

Celebs And Viral

Makhadzi discharged from hospital, continues recovery at home

Local News

Court postpones Skweza’s case

Cricket

SA20: What you need to know if you have tickets for a rained-out match

Celebs And Viral

‘False, baseless, and reckless’: Will Smith hits back at sexual harassment allegations

Celebs And Viral

Rising Lekompo star Tribby WaDi BhoZza cheats death in a terrifying late-night car crash

Politics

What to expect from the ANC’s January 8 statement – and what it should do instead

PSL

Santos reflects on great start at Sundowns

Recipes

Recipe of the day: Back to the office Cherry Vanilla Latte

News

OR Tambo flight delays: Severe thunderstorms to blame, ATNS says

South Africa

BMA arrests more undocumented foreign nationals entering SA illegally

Mgosi

Sundowns look to move on Esquivel again

Lifestyle

‘Best show of my life’: Mariah the Scientist crowns Pretoria her ultimate concert moment

World Soccer

Man Utd sack Amorim

Motoring

Physical switching returns as Volkswagen reveals ID. Polo’s interior

Health

The epilepsy signs in children parents could miss

Lifestyle

Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics’ Choice Awards win, thanks girlfriend Kylie Jenner in speech

Multimedia

PICTURES: Durban Carnival kicks off 2026 in style

Celebs And Viral

‘The Hunt’ star Ahn Sung-ki dies at 74

Horses

King’s Plate: posh racing, tough punting

Phakaaathi

OPINION: Self-sabotage in Rabat: Broos’ gamble cost Bafana

South Africa

Are there new driver’s licence requirements for the elderly? Here’s what you need to know

News

Five things you need to know at the start of the year

Crime

Two suspects carrying AK-47s killed in police shootout

Phakaaathi

Pirates announce new striker

News

Eskom ends 2025 on high with plant performance on the rise

Cricket

‘We’ve pulled together’: Miller pleased with fight shown by Paarl Royals

News

Back to School: Concerns raised about escalation of private school fees

Business

And the best share in 2025 was …

News

Kaapse Klopse Karnival kicks off in the shadow of a court battle

Rugby

URC wrap: Thrilling local derbies live up to all their hype

Business

Johannesburg Water tender awards declared invalid

Phakaaathi

Broos insists Bafana have not gone backwards

Motoring

Solid start for Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa on Dakar stage 1

South Africa

Here’s which Gauteng areas will be in the dark this week

South Africa

Ramaphosa’s breakaway to Mauritius was ‘no secret,’ Presidency says

Rugby

OPINION: Pead deserves more game time, but not at Krappie’s expense

South Africa

South Africa watches as Trump strikes Venezuela

Opinion

Holiday teen pregnancies expose society’s failures

News

Festive season lawlessness: Joburg records most traffic offences

Local News

8 people narrowly escape after bakkie swept away at Komatipoort Bridge

Local News

PICS: Police sweep Sebokeng streets during Operation Shanela

Local News

Ekurhuleni revises waste collection days across multiple city areas

Local News

Bryanston Primary School swimmer and an athlete proves champions are made, not born

Politics

Deputy minister Sithole earns praise for values-driven leadership

News

North West community in shock after devastating lightning strike that killed 2

Opinion

When the big kid hits harder in the sandbox

News

Flight delays hit OR Tambo Airport amid post-festive travel rush

Opinion

The woman who turned a monkey into a miracle

Phakaaathi

Player Ratings: Bafana Bafana 1 Cameroon 2

Phakaaathi

Bafana bow out of AFCON after loss to Cameroon

Lotto

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Sunday, 4 January 2026

Weather

Weather alert: Severe thunderstorms and flooding expected across 5 provinces

Motoring

Fuel prices drop across South Africa from 7 January

Cricket

Paarl Royals climb SA20 table with crushing win over struggling title holders

Multimedia

48 hours in pictures, 4 January 2026

News

Parents turn perpetrators in child abuse cases

News

Man dies after alleged pitbull attack in North West

News

What the Johannesburg municipality needs to get right in 2026

News

Heading home: Nearly 8 000 cars per hour stream along the N3 Toll

Rugby

Dobbo: I was never worried

Health

Your toilet fires poop-bombs when you flush

News

Six killed in crash after driver allegedly fails to stop at intersection

Rugby

Lions coach praises Pead’s heroics, team’s maturity in Sharks epic

News

Too close for comfort? Cat Matlala transfer sparks allegations against senior official

News

Major drug lab busts last year expose expanding syndicates to watch out for in 2026

Lifestyle

How to save a dinner party when vibes flatline

South Africa

‘Regime change by force’: SA political parties react to US capture of Maduro

News

M1 Highway completely closed after multi-vehicle accident