Cameroon beat South Africa 2-1 to set up a quarter-final tie against hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Standard Bank anticipates further interest rate cuts in 2026, with its predictions for the year largely optimistic.

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday, as investors considered the implications of U.S. military action in Venezuela, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.

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Hugo Broos took charge of South Africa after previously leading Cameroon to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title and managing clubs across Belgium, Algeria and Turkey. Broos guided South Africa through the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, securing the nation’s return to the tournament.

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The currency ended 2025 nearly 13% stronger against the US dollar, marking its biggest annual gain in 16 years. On Monday, 5 January, the rand was still trading around R16.53 against the dollar, little changed from its close at the end of last week.

Private school fees in South Africa have climbed sharply in 2026, with several schools now charging over R400 000 a year.

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South Africa have selected wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, fast bowler Anrich Nortje and all-rounder Jason Smith in their squad for the T20 World Cup to be staged in India and Sri Lanka starting next month,