The Madlanga Commission resumes public hearings for the first time in 2026, returning to an inquiry that last year exposed alleged corruption in policing and was followed by the murder of a key whistleblower.
This week’s horoscopes outline how the Full Moon and ongoing planetary movements influence emotions, communication and decision-making across all zodiac signs.
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.
South African hip-hop artist Bravo Le Roux has died at the age of 30 while in Switzerland. His family has not confirmed a cause of death, amid widespread public speculation following the announcement of his passing.
The Academy has announced the Oscar nominations 2026, with ‘Sinners’, ‘One Battle after Another’, ‘Marty Supreme’, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sentimental Value’ emerging as the most nominated films across acting, directing, writing and Best Picture categories.
Knysna Day Zero warnings have been issued after the municipality said water shut-offs are coming as dam levels remain critically low.
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.
Mihlali Ndamase says she is concerned for her safety and that of her family after alleging months of harassment and surveillance, while the man she accuses has posted a brief, cryptic response on Instagram.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week’s horoscopes explain how shifting planetary positions and the approaching Full Moon influence communication, priorities and emotional awareness across all zodiac signs.
Nedbank Cup 2026 fixtures, draw details, results, key dates and broadcast information, updated throughout the tournament from the Round of 32 to the final.
This week’s horoscopes examine how significant astrological patterns, including planetary alignments and lunar phases, are expected to influence each zodiac sign from 12 to 18 January 2026.
The Golden Globes were held on Sunday, with ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Adolescence’ emerging as the top winners as the ceremony delivered a mix of breakout victories, major upsets and headline moments that set the tone for the rest of awards season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix kicks off 2026 with romance adaptations, crime thrillers, stand-up specials, reality TV returns and a new season of ‘Bridgerton’.
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.
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.
The UN Security Council is meeting after the United States confirmed a military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
