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Maharashtra deputy chief minister dies in plane crash
The plane had five people on board, and no-one is believed to have survived, India’s aviation regulator says.
WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2026, 08:25

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The plane had five people on board, and no-one is believed to have survived, India’s aviation regulator says.

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SARS’ 2025 tax data shows a tiny town in the Western Cape has South Africa’s lowest average taxable income, highlighting the country’s stark regional inequality.

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SPAR franchise operators are suing the company for damages linked to disrupted stock deliveries resulting in lower sales and significant financial losses.
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South Africa
The fellowship recognises exceptional PhD students from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research demonstrates the potential for groundbreaking scientific contributions and meaningful societal impact, particularly in areas where advances in computing can benefit communities around the world. The Google PhD Fellowship programme supports outstanding...

South Africa
Vodacom Group has been recognised as Africa’s number one employer for the third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in employee experience and organisational culture. The certification and top ranking were awarded to Vodacom Group alongside individual recognitions for Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Tanzania, Safaricom...

South Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across all platforms, but it’s essential to remember, as former CEO of RMB, Ginni Rommety, puts it: “AI is not a substitute for human intelligence, it is a tool to amplify human creativity and capability” However, as the volume of critical decisions and solutions provided (or suggested) by intelligence […]

South Africa
The creative arts are essential for a child’s overall development. They help with growth in the mind, body, and spirit. In the twenty-first century, technology continues to change how we live and work. Still, the creative arts are crucial in combining human creativity with a digital world that keeps evolving. At schools like Reddam House […]
World
US immigration agents may have breached “protocol” in Minneapolis before shooting dead a nurse during protests, US President Donald Trump’s senior aide Stephen Miller said – after falsely branding the victim an assassin.

World
About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

World
The US president said Iraq would have “zero” chance of success without American support.

World
Abena Christine Jon’el has made Ghana her home and aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Africa
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Africa
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

Business
With over 125,000 healthcare professionals having resigned in South Africa over the last decade, Canada has become a popular emigration destination.

Business
Codehesion is South Africa’s premier Android and iOS smartphone app development company with a reputation for delivering world-class software products.

Business
The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer.

Politics
Ramaphosa and his Deputy Paul Mashatile lead a one-day Lekgotla with Ministers, Premiers and SALGA.

Politics
Witness E alleges that Mchunu convinced him to write a statement to the Commission favouring him.

Politics
The KZN Hawks head testified that he enjoyed a brotherly relationship with Cat Matlala since 2019

Politics
Adv. Adila Hassim asks Gen. Lesetja Senona why Cat sent him a video of an internal SAPS meeting.

Sport
The Springboks boast tremendous firepower up front, with world-class options at both loosehead and tighthead prop.

Sport
The DA has expressed criticism following the replacement of SA with New Zealand as a host destination for a 2026 World Surf League event.

Sport
Danny Quinn, an All-Ireland winner with Derry in 1993, opens up on the untimely passing of his wife 15 years ago.

Sport
Brighton turn down an approach from Nottingham Forest for Lewis Dunk, while Chelsea consider Cole Palmer “untouchable” amid Manchester United interest.
Education
[Namibian] The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms.
Education
[263Chat] Serious allegations of corruption, financial abuse and maladministration have engulfed Danhiko School in Msasa, a government-run institution for learners with disabilities as parents accuse school authorities of turning the school into a cash cow at the expense of vulnerable students.
Education
[Namibian] As Namibia continues to implement its new system of subsidised tertiary education fees, corporate institutions and philanthropic organisations are reinforcing their role in supporting access to education.
Education
[Shabait] – At an activity assessment meeting conducted in Barentu on 23 January, it was reported that the adult education program has opened educational opportunities to many citizens in the Gash Barka Region.

Lifestyle
A former Miss South Africa has launched an initiative to help needy parents pay off their Pep Stores lay-by accounts for school uniforms.

Lifestyle
Years after that viral moment, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi reunited in video posted online…

Lifestyle
Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.
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Entertainment
The GDE said it had prioritised protecting classrooms and ensured that teaching and learning continued without disruption.

Entertainment
If EFF leader Julius Malema goes to jail, the party will need to grow up fast. That means building strong structures, not just rallies.

Entertainment
Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, they’re sure to become a family favourite.

Entertainment
World Surf Tour CEO Ryan Crosby described Jeffreys Bay as ‘one of the best waves in the world’ but government cited application regulations.

Science/Tech
GhostWareOS has announced a partnership with the Solana onboarding and payments gateway Moonshot. The Moonshot application has been a huge success in onboarding new users to the Solana ecosystem by providing simple fiat on- and off-ramps on both Android and iOS. The announcement was made via the official GhostWareOS X account and comes as GhostWareOS […]

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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating its rollout of smart driving licence testing centres.

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Science/Tech
SpaceX is reportedly weighing a mid-June initial public offering, aiming to raise as much as $50-billion.

Motoring
Chinese brands are gaining popularity in South Africa’s used car market.
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Health
The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.
Health
His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.

Health
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Health
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.