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South African police arrested over 16,000 people in just one week
The South African Police Service made over 16,000 arrests nationwide between 29 December 2025 and 4 January 2026.

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Suspicious sword and rare medal – how fake admiral was finally caught out
Jonathan Carley admitted wearing His Majesty’s Forces uniform without permission at Remembrance Sunday event.

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Delays in identity parade slows Bekkersdal tavern shooting case
The case against five men arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal in Gauteng stalled after the state confirmed an identity parade has not yet been conducted.

South Africa
ATNS confirms OR Tambo airport flights are running on schedule
This follows delays of up to three hours yesterday.
South Africa
DBE reminds matric candidates: Second Chance Programme is free
DBE reminds matric candidates: Second Chance Programme is free
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.
The Second Chance Programme is provided free of charge to candidates.
Eligible individuals may register to...

South Africa
Matric results privacy headed to Supreme Court of Appeal
Education Activist Makaneta says this legal process is essential for providing regulatory certainty.
South Africa
NSFAS to brief on preparations for 2026 academic year
NSFAS to brief on preparations for 2026 academic year
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.“The briefing will outline NSFAS’s comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year, with a focus on funding disbursements and registration support for all...

World
Who is in charge of Venezuela? And, what to expect from Maduro’s court appearance
The U.S. forces’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas has left many people with questions. Here’s what we know so far, including who is running the country.

World
Trump claims U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela, but there are no troops in the country
What’s next for the U.S. engagement in Venezuela? President Trump says the U.S. will run the country for now, but there are no American troops or diplomats in the country.

World
Venezuelans react to U.S. capture of Maduro and the future of their country
Three Venezuelans react to the U.S. operation that removed Nicolas Maduro from power and what U.S. involvement might mean in the long run.
World
News24 | Ten people convicted for cyber-bullying of France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she is a transgender woman who was born male, French media reported.

Africa
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Africa
‘You’re invisible, you don’t exist’ – life without a birth certificate
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Africa
Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Business
6 major car brands recall vehicles in South Africa
Stellantis South Africa is still trying to recall over 20 cars in South Africa amid a serious safety issue with their airbags.

Business
South African airline named the most on-time in the world
South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, with an on-time score that surpasses that of the world’s official number one in the rankings.

Business
Big battle over public schools in South Africa
The Department of Basic Education has slammed the VF Plus for questioning the integrity of the 2025 matric exams.
Business

Politics
US posture on Venezuela violates UN charter, sovereignty: Lamola
Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

Politics
ANC to its hold NEC meeting in North West
The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Politics
SACP putting itself at risk by contesting elections: Mantashe
Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

Politics
Former DA federal chairperson Errol Moorcroft has died
He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

Sport
Orlando Pirates: List of January transfer targets
Orlando Pirates have some exciting names on their January shopping list with the Soweto giants set to make some big moves.

Sport
Why Bafana Bafana’s elimination from AFCON is bad news for Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs will be in action later this month as they look to challenge for the league but Pirates and Downs will have Bafana stars back.

Sport
Three stars set to bid farewell to Springboks this year
Some Springboks have already begun to be phased out, and this year is likely to see three stars receive a deserved ‘farewell send off’.

Sport
Feyi-Waboso sparkles, trash-talking Searle and Quirke conundrum – Prem talking points
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s fast feet light up the Rec despite Exeter’s defeat, while Leicester fly-half Billy Searle riles Saracens’ old guard
Education
Lia Smith Hoped to Start Fresh At Middlebury. In Trump’s America, It Seemed Impossible.
Lia Smith was a senior at Middlebury College, a transgender woman and, for a time, an athlete on the school’s diving team. But she struggled to feel accepted, and in October, she took her own life.

Education
‘Taking kids to a police station led me to foster’
Chris says a lack of placements for children being taken into care shows the strain on the system.
Education
Ghana: Sagnarigu MP Cuts Sod for Ghs 2.8m Classroom Block , Sanitation Faculty At Nyerizee
[Ghanaian Times] The MP, Mr Atta Issah being assisted by chiefs and stakeholders to break ground for work to commence
Education
Nigeria: Governor Soludo Reaffirms Commitment to Education Reform
[Leadership] Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transform the state’s education sector, with plans to recruit more teachers to improve the quality of learning across public schools.
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Entertainment
SA20: What you need to know if you have tickets for a rained-out match
Refunds are offered if less than seven overs are bowled in a match that is called off.
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘False, baseless, and reckless’: Will Smith hits back at sexual harassment allegations
The allegations were made by America’s Got Talent star and violinist Brian King Joseph, who has since filed a lawsuit against Smith.

Entertainment
Rising Lekompo star Tribby WaDi BhoZza cheats death in a terrifying late-night car crash
The Limpopo-born hitmaker survived a serious car crash while travelling to perform, leaving fans shaken

Science/Tech
South African father-son team shatter drone speed record
Mike and Luke Bell’s high-speed drone, the Peregreen V4, has reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest drone after an Australian team dethroned the Peregreen V3 in December 2025.
Science/Tech
As US Communities Start Fighting Back, Many Datacenters are Blocked
America’s tech companies and data center developers “are increasingly losing fights in communities where people don’t want to live next to them, or even near them,” reports the Associated Press:Communities across the United States are reading about — and learning from — each other’s battles against data center proposals that are fast multiplying in number and size to meet steep demand as...

Science/Tech
iOCO steps up share buybacks as turnaround momentum builds
iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares in December.

Science/Tech
Magnesium Supplements Crash Course (2026): Benefits and Side Effects
Promises of better sleep—and better poops—are driving the magnesium supplements craze.

Motoring
Big changes for speeding fines in South Africa
South Africa plans to change the way speeding fines are issued nationwide.

Motoring
Stellantis is looking for these 26 cars in South Africa
Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.
Motoring

Motoring
Official petrol price decreases for January announced
Motorists are starting the new year with a considerable reduction in the price of petrol and diesel.

Health
Surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Health
Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

Health
Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

Health
Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.