J. Cole South Africa 2026: Johannesburg stadium show confirmed for ‘The Fall Off’ tour
J. Cole is returning to South Africa in 2026, with a stadium performance in Johannesburg confirmed as part of his global ‘Fall-Off Tour’.
Events
News
South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 4 February 2026
From Wednesday, 4 February 2026, petrol, diesel and paraffin become cheaper, while LPG gas rises, according to the latest official fuel price notice.
Sports
WAFCON 2026 host speculation: South Africa clarifies position as Morocco remains designated host
South Africa has clarified it is not confirmed as the host of WAFCON 2026, with Morocco still listed as the tournament’s designated host by CAF.
Events
South Africa’s 367th Wine Birthday: One&Only Cape Town hosts bold celebration of local wine culture
One&Only Cape Town will celebrate South Africa’s 367th Wine Birthday on 30 January 2026 with wine tastings, food pairings and live entertainment across the resort.
News
South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in February 2026
CEF’s 27 January update shows petrol still in strong over-recovery, while diesel is modest, hinting at uneven February cuts.
Viral News
Ilhan Omar attack: Minnesota tensions flare after congresswoman assaulted at town hall
Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown liquid during a Minnesota town hall, an incident that comes amid rising political and community tensions across the state.
News
Andile Mngwevu remains found in Mozambique after week-long flood search
The remains of Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu have been found in Mozambique after a week-long search following floods that swept his vehicle away.
International
Kanye West apology ad: Ye says “I am not a Nazi” in full-page statement
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has taken out a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal containing an open letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt”.
Viral News
Miami International Airport evacuation: Operations resume after mass disruption to flights
Miami International Airport has resumed full operations after a mass evacuation on Sunday triggered by unattended luggage in a departures area.
Viral News
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding arrested by FBI in global drug trafficking case
Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who later became a fugitive on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, has been arrested in Mexico and is set to be extradited to the United States to face multiple charges linked to an alleged transnational cocaine trafficking operation.
News
Knysna Day Zero warning issued as municipality plans water shut-offs
Knysna Day Zero warnings have been issued after the municipality said water shut-offs are coming as dam levels remain critically low.
News
Constitutional Court rules antenuptial contracts signed after customary marriages are invalid
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that antenuptial contracts signed after a customary marriage cannot be used to switch a couple’s matrimonial property regime without court oversight.
News
Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash: Gauteng Education confirms 13 learner deaths as police probe overloaded vehicle
The Gauteng Department of Education says the death toll in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash has risen to 13 learners, as police investigate how a minibus certified for 14 occupants was carrying 18 people.
Sports
UCL fixtures: Champions League matchday 7 schedule, UCL table, what comes next
This hub focuses on the UCL fixtures taking place this week, how the current UCL table frames the pressure points, and the permutations that decide whether teams are chasing automatic qualification, a two-legged play-off, or survival.
Viral News
SANParks warns of washed-out roads as Kruger National Park reopens southern gates
Kruger National Park will allow day visitors back into its southern region from Monday, 19 January 2026, after weather conditions improved, but SANParks says the northern section remains closed because roads and bridges were washed away.
News
Angie Motshekga faces fallout as inquiry looms over Iranian warships sighted in False Bay
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a board of inquiry after Iranian warships took part in a naval exercise in False Bay despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instruction that Iran should be withdrawn, a dispute that has sharpened diplomatic tensions with the United States.
Sports
AFCON 2025 final: Senegal beat hosts Morocco after stoppage-time chaos and extra-time winner
Senegal won the AFCON 2025 final 1-0 against hosts Morocco in Rabat after Édouard Mendy saved a late penalty in a game halted by crowd trouble, before Pape Gueye struck in extra time to settle a tense, dramatic decider.
Sports
Nedbank Cup 2026: Full draw, fixtures, key dates, results and how to watch
Nedbank Cup 2026 fixtures, draw details, results, key dates and broadcast information, updated throughout the tournament from the Round of 32 to the final.
Technology
Instagram password reset emails flood users as Meta says ‘no breach’
illions of Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails in a short period, after Meta said it fixed an issue that let an external party trigger reset requests for some accounts.
Viral News
Crans-Montana bar fire: Co-owner held in custody as prosecutors pursue negligence charges after New Year’s Eve tragedy
Swiss prosecutors have detained Jacques Moretti, one of the co-owners of Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, as they investigate a New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 people and injured 116.
Viral News
UK weather: Storm Goretti prompts amber snow and wind warnings
Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snow, strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with amber warnings in place for significant snowfall and damaging gusts as officials warn of travel disruption and possible risk to life.
Viral News
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Death of Renee Nicole Good sparks protests as officials clash over self-defence claim
A Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good has triggered protests, vigils and school closures, with federal officials calling the agent’s actions self-defence and state and local leaders disputing that account as video and witness statements raise unresolved questions.
News
Matric results 2025: DBE presses ahead with newspaper publication as privacy appeal continues
The Department of Basic Education says the matric results 2025 will be published in accredited newspapers on 13 January using examination numbers only, despite the Information Regulator seeking leave to appeal a court ruling that cleared the department to continue publishing results publicly.
News
Nestlé recalls NAN baby formula batch in South Africa over potential toxin risk
Nestlé has issued a recall of a specific NAN infant formula batch in South Africa as a precaution after a quality issue linked to an ingredient raised concerns about the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin associated with Bacillus cereus.
News
Mossel Bay fire update: N2 reopens after overnight closure as joint operations centre remains active
The N2 outside Mossel Bay has reopened to normal traffic flow after being shut overnight due to heavy smoke from a large fire, with the joint operations centre still activated to coordinate the response.
Movies
How the X-Men teaser locks Avengers: Doomsday into place
Marvel Studios has officially released the X-Men–focused Avengers: Doomsday teaser, confirming the mutants’ central role in the build-up to the December 2026 crossover event.
News
Under-fire Gayton McKenzie introduces new twist in Joshlin Smith disappearance
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has defended the delayed launch of the Joshlin Smith Foundation, saying the project was postponed as “credible” new information emerged in the missing child’s case.
Sports
Ruben Amorim sacked: Manchester United dismiss head coach after 14 months in charge
Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United on Monday after 14 months in charge, with the club citing the need to “make a change” as tensions over tactics and transfers spilled into public view.
Lifestyle
Milk and Cookies Festival Cape Town review: Gunna headlines 12,000-strong Kenilworth Racecourse
Milk and Cookies Festival returned to Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town with Gunna, Majid Jordan and Odeal on the bill, drawing an organiser-reported crowd of more than 12,000 and setting up a Johannesburg finale next weekend.
News
Venezuela news today: UN Security Council meets after Maduro arrest
The UN Security Council is meeting after the United States confirmed a military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.