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Ugandan police deny arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

Police in Uganda on Saturday denied reports that the main opposition candidate in this week's tense

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of votes, according to official r

Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Thousands of people had said on social media they would to take part in marches and rallies organise

IMF approves new $261 million disbursement for Ethiopia

The money will help Ethiopia cover its balance of payments and budget needs, bringing total IMF disb

Museveni leads in tense election marred by internet shutdown and voting interfer

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country for 40 years, had an early lead Friday

Dozens of people killed in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Heavy rains have hit northeastern South Africa since late last year, killing at least 30 people in t

Members of a newly formed Palestinian technocrat to be involved in running Gaza

Members of a newly formed Palestinian technocratic committee to be involved in the running of Gaza d

AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 16, 2026 (Featured: Matthew

Table of contentsIntroduction - the four axes of this dispatch Story 1 - Celebrity IP vs deepfakes:

Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a l

How to make 2026 the Year of Smarter Credit Choices

You have probably realised by now that you are not keeping to your New Years resolutions to sleep mo

Egypt and Sudan welcome US offer to resume mediation over Ethiopia's Nile River

Egypt and Sudan welcomed on Saturday President Donald Trump's offer to resume US mediation efforts w

Smuggled to suburbia: no end to danger for Ethiopians looking for better life in

With tens of thousands thought to be arriving each year, the southern route is becoming more perilou

Durban economy gets over R2.5 billion festive season boost

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in Durban says the 1.1 million people that visited the area

Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves the wrongful g

Co-op Bank Kenya CEO Gideon Muriuki acquires additional shares worth $1.2 millio

Co-operative Bank of Kenya CEO Gideon Muriuki has bought an additional 5.5 million shares in the len

Confidence runs high in Londons Little Morocco as Afcon glory beckons

Atlas Lions face Senegal in final of Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and Moroccan diaspora scents vi

Yoweri Museveni wins Ugandan election as opponent condemns fake result

Musevenis opponent, Bobi Wine, alleges that members of polling staff were kidnapped and called for p

Musk seeks up to $134 bln from OpenAI, Microsoft in wrongful gains

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the wrongful

ANC priority is to improve service delivery in local govt: Mbalula

The African National Congress (ANC) says its priority this year is to ensure an improvement in the d

Mbeki urges MK Veterans' to advise ANC on counter-revolutionaries

Former African National Congress (ANC) president Thabo Mbeki says he has called on the new leadershi

Ramaphosa calls for citizen-led National Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the new members of the National Dialogue Steering Committee to en

Military veterans are architects of the future: Mashatile

African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says failing to preserve and eleva

Zuma, Mbeki lawyers call for Khampepe to step aside over bias claims

Lawyers for former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have argued that Chairperson of the TRC Cas

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU with ANC in Gauteng

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has threatened to pull out of the Government of National

Was Cyril Ramaphosa's Iran order ignored? Angie Motshekga launches inquiry

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has established a Board of Inquiry into alleg

MKLWV organisation says SA will not be bullied by USA

The African National Congress (ANC) Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organization says Sout

Correctional Services hits back at Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya over electricity c

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has accused Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya of disingenu

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck finally reunite in the gritty action thriller 'The Ri

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite on the big screen in the high-stakes thriller 'The Rip', now the

Anticipated films of 2026: A year of sequels and fresh adventures

2026 promises to be a thrilling year for cinema, featuring a mix of beloved sequels and innovative n

Felix Hlophe returns to Gagasi FM after personal hiatus

Felix Hlophe is set to return to Gagasi FM on 19 January 2026 after addressing personal matters. The

Inside Big Brother Mzansi: Drama and Romance in the Bazozwa House

Discover the unfolding drama in Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 as tensions rise, unexpected alliances f

Why People We Meet on Vacation' is the meet-cute romcom that has fans swooning

Discover the enchanting world of 'People We Meet On Vacation', a romcom that beautifully explores th

Experience Calum Scott's 'Avenoir Tour' live in Pretoria

Join internationally acclaimed singer Calum Scott as he returns to South Africa for his Avenoir Tour

Romance ignites in 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6: First kisses and budding relat

Romance is already brewing in the first week of 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6, with housemates Ofent

Marcia Cia' Morata leaves Big Brother Mzansi' season 6 over health concerns

In a surprising turn of events, Marcia 'Cia' Morata has left 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6, citing h

Rea Gopane on AI and creativity as his music finds streaming success

Rea Gopane, once known for his controversial podcasting, is reinventing himself through soulful musi

Super Eagles Make History Again as Fans React to AFCON 2025 Third-Place Finish

Nigeria's Super Eagles wrapped up their AFCON 2025 campaign with yet another bronze medal, and while

AFCON Final: CAF Dismisses Senegal's Grievances

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed claims by Senegal football authorities tha

Happy Birthday Pep Guardiola as City Boss Turns 55 Amid Season Tests

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates his 55th birthday today, January 18, 2026, with his

Hosts Morocco ready for battle with Manes Senegal in AFCON final

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continents

Man City well beaten by better Man Utd, concedes Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City were outplayed by an inspired Manchester United in a 2-0 defe

Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Arbeloas first win

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his clubs fans had the right to jeer him and his team, as they

Relief for Super Giants, says captain Markram, as they stay in SA20 hunt

Keeping their play-off hopes alive, Durbans Super Giants were relieved to produce a dominant perform

Tristan Stubbs set for shock T20 World Cup recall as Donovan Ferreira injury ope

South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, could be forced to make a squad change ahead of the T20 World Cu

Al-Attiyah wins sixth Dakar

Qatars Nasser Al-Attiyah won the Dakar Rally for the sixth time in the car category on Saturday as A

Great news for Vodacom users who want to stream AFCON final on SABC Plus

Vodacom subscribers will be able to live stream Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games data-free on SAB

Op soek na kuns in die dorp

GEORGE NUUS - Die jaar se ratte is stadig aan die draai met die laaste vakansienaweek agter die rug.

Fantastic February beckons

GEORGE NEWS - January in the Garden Route rolls by like a hangover from Christmas and New Year. Peop

Top achievers buck national trend

Although the 2025 matric results have raised concerns about learners performance in science, technol

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The decline in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric maths pass rate is not the result of a s

Top learners reveal drivers of success in NPO-run schools

South Africas 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have once again highlighted strong acad

Fashion forecast 2026: Runway trends you must wear!

Fashion in 2026 is having a confident moment. After seasons of quiet luxury and minimalist restraint

Balance is key to avoiding the perils of the January trap

LIFESTYLE NEWS - As South Africans settle into 2026, many of us see this as an ideal opportunity to

On Fire: The Garden Route's experts on fireplaces and braais

LIFESTYLE NEWS - On Fire, the Western Cape s experts on fireplaces and braais, has launched the bigg