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Watch: Starmer condemns Trump’s remarks
The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it invoked Nato’s collective security clause following the 9/11 terror attacks.
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AWAITING FATE: Malema has to wait three months to hear if he’s going to jail as court dissects pre-sentencing report
While the defence’s pre-sentencing report pushes for a non-custodial sentence, the State seems intent to throw the book at EFF leader Julius Malema, asking for a lengthy term of imprisonment for illegally firing a weapon at an EFF birthday celebration in 2018.

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Minnesota holds economic strike to protest ICE presence
Organisers called on businesses to close for the day in protest at immigration enforcement activity.

South Africa
Phala Phala theft case adjourned at Modimolle court to next month
Trial adjourned to next month as defense lawyer Koena Matlala wraps cross-exam of cellphone analyst.

South Africa
Lenient Malema sentence would undermine rule of law: Analyst
The case has been adjourned to the 15th and 16th of April.

South Africa
Mossel Bay promises year-long water supply despite low rainfall
Despite drought across the Garden Route and Karoo, Mossel Bay expects a year of water based on usage

South Africa
Health Dept assures public of uninterrupted HIV medicine supply
The department emphasised that it would not allow the country to run out of ARVs.

World
At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.

World
Danish PM in Greenland for ‘show of support’ after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president’s warnings that he could take control of it.

World
Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner.

World
A Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin is arrested in Mexico
Ryan Wedding was among the FBI’s top fugitives and faces charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness. He reportedly turned himself in at the U.S. embassy in Mexico

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
Business

Business
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
Business

Politics
NPA will argue for a prison sentence to be imposed against Malema
Malema, however, says he remains even more committed to fight this case.

Politics
Malema firearm case pre-sentencing hearing postponed to April
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Malema firearm case postponed to April for closing arguments
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Asbestos trial is a chance for the truth to emerge: Moroadi Cholota
Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Sport
England fans’ World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate
Did Fifa president Gianni Infantino lean into stereotypes about England fans being arrested at the World Cup?

Sport
Why La Liga title race is back on
A slip from Barcelona and a resurgent Real Madrid means the title race is back on in La Liga.

Sport
Record £1.7m prize money for Women’s Champions Cup winners
The inaugural Women’s Champions Cup winners will earn $2.3m (£1.7m), the biggest-ever single award in women’s club football, says its organiser Fifa.

Sport
Hearts v Celtic, Gogic and Aaskou in focus – Scottish Premiership picks
Leaders Heart of Midlothian hosting champions Celtic is the highlight of the Scottish Premiership weekend, but St Mirren’s Alex Gogic and Jens Berthel Askou are also in the spotlight.
Education
Couple Receive $200,000 Settlement After ‘Pungent’ Indian Food Complaint
The University of Colorado, Boulder, denied liability in the civil rights lawsuit, which the couple filed after a comment about a dish that one of them was heating in an office microwave.
Education
Nigeria: Benue Gov Distributes Learning Materials to Schools
[Daily Trust] Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public basic education schools across the state.
Education
Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote
House leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on the floor.
Education
Nigeria: Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger
[Daily Trust] Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion.

Lifestyle
Black Coffee breaks silence on ConCourt ruling: ‘This could get me in trouble’
DJ Black Coffee has broken his silence on the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling and what it means for his divorce judgement appeal…

Lifestyle
‘Hands off Malema’: EFF leader gets support from German activists
A group of German activists showed their support to EFF leader Julius Malema who made his pre-sentencing appearance in court on Friday.

Lifestyle
NEW recycling collection days for Cape Town’s northern suburbs
Residents across Cape Town’s northern suburbs and surrounds will soon see a change to their weekly recycling routine.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Inquest into the deaths of the PEBCO Three postponed
The case marks a renewed attempt to uncover the truth behind one of apartheid’s most notorious disappearances.

Entertainment
Sunrisers coast into SA20 final with crushing win over Royals
The Eastern Cape side will face the Pretoria Capitals in the trophy decider on Sunday.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 23 January 2026
R11 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 23 January 2026.

Entertainment
‘Demon-possessed’ man gets life for murdering grandparents
Sibonelo Fakude killed his grandparents with a knife, claimed he was demon-possessed, and was sentenced to two life terms.

Science/Tech
How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear
Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.
Science/Tech
Wall Street Pushes Solo 401(k)s as More Americans Work for Themselves
An anonymous reader shares a report: A niche retirement plan favored by freelancers is quickly becoming a hot Wall Street sales pitch, as more and more Americans look for ways to shelter a bigger chunk of their paychecks from taxes. Known as solo 401(k)s, they allow the self-employed to contribute $72,000 a year into tax-advantaged retirement accounts. That’s nearly three times the maximum for...
Science/Tech
China Makes Too Many Cars, and the World Is Increasingly OK With It
After years of Western governments raising alarms about Chinese automotive overcapacity and erecting tariff barriers, an unexpected pivot is now underway as major economies cautiously open their markets to Chinese electric vehicles, Bloomberg writes. Beijing itself has started acknowledging the problem at home. Chinese regulators last week warned of “severe penalties” for automakers defying...

Science/Tech
Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off
These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.

Motoring
Good news for motorists caught speeding, an airline halts flights to a South African airport, and a new Suzuki SUV
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Major airport breaks record with 11 million passengers
This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Motoring
Wake-up call for children’s transport safety in South Africa
Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

Motoring
Make TopAuto part of your marketing strategy in 2026
At TopAuto, we offer a full suite of advertising products to meet your 2026 goals.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

Health
Maternity services rated inadequate at two hospitals
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.