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Watch: CPF heroes thwart armed gang ambush on Silverglen Drive: public warned to avoid road

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
COMMUNITY Policing Forum members risked their lives confronting an armed gang setting up roadblocks on Silverglen Drive, prompting an urgent warning for motorists to avoid the area at night ... “It was a planned, armed ambush ... THE POST .
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Vernon Philander downplays burnout fears as Proteas fine-tune T20 World Cup plans

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
The television analyst feels, rather, that the series against the visitors from the Caribbean, that starts at Boland Park in Paarl on January 27, should help crystallise coach Shukri Conrad’s strategy and final line-up for the World Cup ... 🏆 ... 🇿🇦 ... .
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Ghost of seasons past: Can the Orlando Pirates avoid another late-season collapse?

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
There are words that inspire belief at Orlando Pirates, and then there are words that invite danger. “Quadruple” sits firmly in the latter category. Pirates are once again flirting with history ... But paper does not remember pain — Pirates do ... .
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2026 will be an extraordinary year for the Springboks as they plan for World Cup ...

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
As we move into the second half of January and get out of the habit of writing 2025 instead of 2026, the reality of the new year is upon us ... By that I mean, managing key but veteran players, and holding back some of the game strategy ... .
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Bryan Habana backs Springboks' long-term strategy ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
South Africa’s all-time record try-scorer, legendary winger Bryan Habana, believes the Springboks find themselves in a rare and enviable position heading into 2026 ... 1 spot for the World Cup draw ... blooding young players and expanding squad depth ... .
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape wary of spin threat ahead of MI Cape Town rematch

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape coach has acknowledged the club's unmatched record in the SA20, while emphasising their ambition to continue "pushing the envelope" as they host MI Cape Town at St George’s Park on Sunday ... “I think we’ve had good sides ... .
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Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs on EU allies to force Greenland purchase

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
According to the announcement, that rate is scheduled to increase to 25 per cent on June 1, 2026 ... "They currently have two dogsleds as protection, one added recently." ... IOL Get your news on the go. Download the latest IOL App for Android and IOS now. .
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Gerda Steyn: The journey to Two Oceans Blue Number Club membership

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
SUCH HAS BEEN Gerda Steyn’s remarkable achievements on the road that you’d be forgiven for thinking that anything less than a record-run would be considered minor by the darling of South African running.
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The Imperative of the Visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Ethiopia: Reaffirming the ...

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
I. Introduction ... For the past 36 years, China has consistently prioritised Africa in this symbolic diplomatic practice ... Ethiopia–China Partnership ... Conclusion ... *** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media. .
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Cosatu urges government to boost NPA funding after third Steinhoff conviction

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
Cosatu has called for better funding of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the judiciary in the pending 2026/27 budget to address the massive backlog of serious commercial crimes ... BUSINESS REPORT .
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Brown is staying put with the Boks, there is no two ways about it says Rassie

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has emphatically squashed speculation that his attack coach, Tony Brown, could be heading home to New Zealand for a possible role in the new All Black coaching staff ... Some more confirmatiom ... Photo. Backpagepix ... .
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Macron's strong stance against Trump's Greenland tariffs: A united EU response

Independent online (SA) 18 Jan 2026
President Emmanuel Macron has issued a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump on Saturday, labelling the U.S ... Addressing Trump’s use of economic leverage to dictate territorial borders, Macron was explicit ... Download the latest IOL App for Android and IOS now. .
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Gerda Steyn: The journey to Comrades Marathon Blue Number Club membership

Independent online (SA) 17 Jan 2026
SUCH HAS BEEN Gerda Steyn’s remarkable achievements on the road that you’d be forgiven for thinking that anything less than a record-run would be considered minor by the darling of South African running.
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu leads pack-driven Stormers in do-or-die Champions Cup tie

Independent online (SA) 17 Jan 2026
With qualification for the Round of 16 on the line, the Cape side knows that dominance up front in the scrums and lineouts must lay the platform for an attack that has to fire if they are to secure a convincing victory ... He is a very good captain.” ... .
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Marcia ‘Cia’ Morata leaves ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ season 6 over health concerns

Independent online (SA) 17 Jan 2026
The first exit of “Big Brother Mzansi” season 6 has arrived earlier than many viewers expected ... In a statement released at midnight, “Big Brother Mzansi” confirmed Cia’s exit from the competition. The statement read ... The statement continued.

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