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Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles III for services to youth
IDRIS Elba has officially been knighted by King Charles III in the 2026 New Year Honours list.
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January 05, 2026
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SACP to attend ANC's celebrations despite tensions
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed that it is forging ahead with its intention to participate in the ANC's January 8 celebrations, even as tensions between the two political allies rise.
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January 05, 2026
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Referee Tom in spotlight as Mali edge Tunisia
IN the aftermath of their shock victory against Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday night, Mali reportedly splashed out 3 million francs on their ‘magic man’ to ensure that fortune swings in their favour in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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January 05, 2026
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Top 6 most anticipated movies of 2026
THE new year is shaping up to be a historic year for cinema, marked by the return of massive franchises, legendary directors like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan and a resurgence of original science fiction.
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January 05, 2026
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Ukraine's allies in Kyiv for war talks
SECURITY advisors from Ukraine's top allies met in Kyiv at the weekend for talks on a US-brokered plan to end the war with Russia, days after Kyiv announced a deal was “90%” ready.
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January 05, 2026
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Dobson never in doubt as Stormers stay top
STORMERS director of rugby John Dobson never doubted that his team would pull off a win against the Bulls on Saturday in Cape Town as they racked up victory number eight in the competition to remain unbeaten and atop the United Rugby Championship (URC) log.
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January 05, 2026
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India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad
SACRED ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled at the weekend in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal.
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January 05, 2026
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Brutal killings leave two families mourning
AS WE enter the new year, two families are grieving: one in KwaZulu-Natal and the other in Gauteng.
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January 05, 2026
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Accused rapist takes own life after alleged crimes
A MAN accused of stabbing his daughters and stepdaughters and raping them is believed to have taken his own life, with his body found inside a B&B in Bellville last week Tuesday.
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January 05, 2026
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KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng families mourn in New Year shootings
\"The mother reportedly heard an argument and then gunshots emanating from the room.
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January 05, 2026
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NSFAS announces completion of 2026 funding applications
THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that it has processed all 2026 funding applications ahead of the start of the academic year.
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January 05, 2026
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All 23 South Africans in Venezuela confirmed safe
SOUTH Africa has confirmed that all its citizens in Venezuela are safe amid heightened tensions following recent United States military action in the country.
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January 05, 2026
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Six lives lost in tragic R26 collision between sedan and minibus taxi
SIX people were killed when a speeding driver collided with a minibus taxi in a horrific T-bone collision on the R26 outside Mashaeng near Fouriesburg, Free State.
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January 05, 2026
The Star
The putrescent smell of empire
LIKE a putrescent odour, the rotting legacy of March 20, 2003 still courses through my brain's sensory pathways. Words such as \"weapons of mass destruction\", coalition of the willing\", and axis of evil\" created sufficient global madness to launch a million missiles onto Iraq. A gullible world believed America.
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January 05, 2026
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Raza drives Paarl Royals to the SA20 derby double
IT took four seasons for a Zimbabwean to make an appearance in Betway $A20, but Sikandar Raza is fast making up for lost time.
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January 05, 2026
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Tragedy at Mphebatho Festival: Lightning strike claims two lives, injures more than 150
A DEVASTATING lightning strike hit the Mphebatho Troop Festival, also known as Diturupa, in Dertig village, North West, on Saturday, resulting in two fatalities and injuring more than 150 people.
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January 05, 2026
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Pirates’ Mofokeng adapting and delivering as stakes rise
ORLANDO Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng says the pressure he has faced in recent times is something he has learned to live with, using it as fuel to maintain high standards in his performances.
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January 05, 2026
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Inside the breakup of Teyana Taylor, Aaron Pierre
WHEN Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre first went public with their relationship in early 2025, fans were excited to see something new and refreshing.
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January 05, 2026
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The psychological impact of kidnappings in South Africa
SOUTH Africa has seen a troubling rise in kidnappings in recent years, with victims often subjected to unimaginable psychological and physical trauma.
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January 05, 2026
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Maduro in New York jail
VENEZUELAN President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail at the weekend, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country - which Donald Trump said would come under effective US control.
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January 05, 2026
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Man dies after attack by 'repeat offender' pitbulls
A 39-year-old man has died after allegedly being attacked by two pitbull dogs in Vryburg, North West.
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January 05, 2026
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Ackermann rues fine margins after Bulls fall short
BULLS coach Johan Ackermann admitted the pain was still raw after his side's narrow 13-8 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday, a match that once again slipped away despite a brave effort.
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January 05, 2026
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Sharks turn focus to Sale after Lions setback
IT’S shark week in the Investec Champions Cup, and JP Pietersen’s charges won't have long to nurse the deep wound inflicted on them by the Lions in the United Rugby Championship this weekend, with a mouthwatering clash against the Sale Sharks looming next Saturday.
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January 05, 2026
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Childminder arrested after toddler found with open wounds
A 59-year-old childminder on Saturday was arrested in Jeffreys Bay, after a two-year-old girl was found with open wounds to her upper body in the early hours of New Year's Day.
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January 05, 2026
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Cunha rescues United in draw with rivals Leeds
MATHEUS Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian’s equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw at Elland Road yesterday.
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January 05, 2026
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Zambia says to host regional meeting on DR Congo
ZAMBIA said it will host a meeting on Thursday of Great Lakes region defence ministers to address the increasingly parlous security situation in conflict-racked eastern DR Congo.
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January 05, 2026
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Inside Beyoncé’s journey to billionaire status
BEYONCÉ has officially become a billionaire, according to a recent report from Forbes.
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January 05, 2026
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If kidnapping presidents becomes acceptable, the rules are finished
THIS article is written in response to claims that cross-border military force may be justified by domestic criminal indictments or disputed elections.
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January 05, 2026
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Bafana aim for Africa Cup of Nations glory
BY THE time you read this, we fervently hope our talented team has secured their place among the top eight, thereby avoiding the dreaded early exit.
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January 05, 2026
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 SA school calendar
THE Christmas decorations have gone down, and the shops are decked with back-to-school advertorials, a clear indication that the reopening of schools is imminent.
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