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WEATHER: Heatwave with persistently high temperatures expected until next Thursday
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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 23 January 2026.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe contends with allegations of financial misconduct as the Hawks and Public Protector are asked to investigate claims of a frozen bank account.
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A rotten egg smell recorded over large tracts of Johannesburg has been officially attributed to industrial activity in Mpumalanga. Environmental watchdogs warn that current monitoring systems are inadequate.
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Three Western Cape towns are at high risk of water shortages, while more are medium risk. Fires have devastated 100,000ha of land and 45 structures have been destroyed. This is why the Western Cape government is asking for a state of disaster declaration.

South Africa
Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South Africa
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

South Africa
The cause of the power outage is under investigation by a technical team.

South Africa
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems and respond to the impact of international aid cuts, Bill Gates said Wednesday. The initiative, known as Horizon1000, will work with African governments to identify practical uses of AI in healthcare, beginning with […]

World
Security at the biggest ISIS detention camp in Syria has collapsed as Syrian Kurds withdraw to face advancing government forces.

World
Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

World
Opposition parties are slamming the brakes on billions in defense funding as the China escalates military pressure.
World
At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, with six others injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

Africa
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?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.
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Politics
The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Politics
Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Politics
Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Politics
Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs head of recruitment, Maliwa Thembela insists that the reports were untrue and damaging to the club’s reputation.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns supporters will be able to watch the CAF Champions League clash against Al-Hilal live on SABC.

Sport
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion, has announced she is expecting a child.

Sport
Welsh Fire sign former England international Chris Woakes for the 2026 season of The Hundred.
Education
Readers discuss the adoption of artificial intelligence tools in schools. Also: President Trump’s “Board of Peace”; an anti-ICE slogan.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A Divisional Chief of Mafi -Akorto Clan, Togbe Akpo Wusu Kasa IV, has commended government’s efforts at bringing development to the people, particularly in the promotion of quality and accessible education, and called on stakeholders to support the government in the execution of its development agenda.
Education
[Daily Trust] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the discipline, which he described as central to building a stable and just society.
Education
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed the Government of The Gambia’s commitment to transforming the country’s higher education sector, while acknowledging the critical support of the World Bank and other development partners in advancing human capital development.

Lifestyle
An app comparing the prices of grocery items from four major food retailers will soon be available to South Africans…

Lifestyle
Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …
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Lifestyle
Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.

Entertainment
The EMPD official further denied knowing Marius van der Merwe.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 22 January 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 22 January 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
The teams will cash in three Tests in South Africa before concluding their series in the USA.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: An airport made of bamboo? A tower reaching 20 metres high? For many years, bamboo has been mostly known as the favourite food of giant pandas, but a group of engineers say it’s time we took it seriously as a building material, too. This week the Institution of Structural Engineers called for architects to be “bamboo-ready” as they published a manual for...

Science/Tech
8win, a leading global gaming brand, is proud to announce its new partnership with Leicester City Football Club. This agreement marks a key step in 8win’s strategy to broaden its international presence, with a particular focus on enhancing engagement in the rapidly growing Asian markets where the brand is active. As part of the collaboration, […]

Science/Tech
The alleged risks of being publicly identified have not stopped DHS and ICE employees from creating profiles on LinkedIn, even as Kristi Noem threatens to treat revealing agents’ identities as a crime.
Science/Tech
Claims that Chinese technology for AI lags the US are a “fairy tale,” Arthur Mensch, the chief executive officer of Mistral, said. From a report: “China is not behind the West,” Mensch said in an interview on Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. The capabilities of China’s open-source technology is “probably stressing the CEOs in the US.” The...

Motoring
Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

Motoring
The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

Motoring
These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.

Health
Wes Streeting said he was “very worried” about the issue of rising demand for services.
Health
Researchers found an antibody that seems to play a role in people with better lung cancer prognoses, but turning it into a treatment could be difficult.

Health
BBC London’s political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.