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Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson ‘blessing’
Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.
WEDNESDAY, 07 JANUARY 2026, 01:14

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Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.

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In a statement, the White House told the BBC that Trump had made clear that acquiring Greenland was a “national security priority”.

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The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Paris.
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Advocate Andy Mothibi will start leading the National Prosecuting Authority from 1 February after his appointment on Tuesday.

South Africa
Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive.

South Africa
The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

South Africa
The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

South Africa
Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.

World
Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

World
A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

World
The BBC’s Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what’s the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

World
BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country’s capital about the latest US military operation.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Africa
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Africa
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Business
Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

Business
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.

Business
South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.

Business
Premier League Champions Liverpool are partnering with Old School to expand the club’s retail presence in South Africa.

Politics
The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.

Politics
Maduro and Cilia Flores face US narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.

Politics
Mapaila will deliver the keynote address at the 31st annual Joe Slovo commemoration

Politics
US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Sport
Newcastle United could have to compete with Totteham if they want Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, Roma interest in Joshua Zirkzee complicated by Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim and Liverpool unlikely to let Federico Chiesa leave in January.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly working on bringing legendary former mentor Pitso Mosimane back to Chloorkop.

Sport
The agent of a Bafana Bafana star has opened up on recent reports linking his player with a blockbuster move to Al Ahly.

Sport
The inaugural women’s edition of the indoor league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will take place at the end of 2026.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Lifestyle
Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.

Entertainment
Middle-order batters Jason Smith and Karim Janat hit three sixes between them in the penultimate over to guide the visitors to victory.

Entertainment
Algeria now face a fascinating quarterfinal showdown with Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria in Marrakesh on Saturday.

Entertainment
Mothibi will be replacing Shamilla Batohi.

Entertainment
R155 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 6 January 2026.
Science/Tech
Vietnam will begin enforcing new online advertising rules in February 2026 that ban forced video ads longer than five seconds and must allow users to close ads with just one tap. “Furthermore, platforms must provide clear icons and instructions for users to report advertisements that violate the law, and allow them to opt out, turn off, or stop viewing inappropriate ads,” reports a local news...

Science/Tech
Paid tools that “strip” clothes from photos have been available on the darker corners of the internet for years. Elon Musk’s X is now removing barriers to entry—and making the results public.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from IGN: Last year, Intel had the best iGPU on the market. This year, it’s broken that record by over 70% with Panther Lake and it’s a huge win for handhelds. “We’ve overdelivered” is how Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan categorized the Panther Lake launch during the company’s CES 2026 Keynote address, and that really does seem to be the case. But the real highlight of...
Science/Tech
The funding is part of an A.I. frenzy, as investors aggressively plow enormous sums into fast-growing start-ups at sky-high valuations.

Motoring
Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.
Motoring

Motoring
A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Motoring
Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

Health
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Health
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Health
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.