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Japan court sentences ex-PM Abe’s assassin to life in prison
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a 45-year-old man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an incident that stunned the nation three and a half years ago.
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Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
A South Korean court jailed former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for 23 years on Wednesday, on charges that included insurrection relating to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in December 2024.

South Africa
Police deployed to Durban’s Addington Primary School amid protests
Protesters are calling on the school to prioritise SA learners over foreign nationals.

South Africa
MEC Masina to visit LD Moetanalo Secondary after learner’s stabbing
A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another learner at the school.

South Africa
LIVE| CRL Rights Commission’s briefing on Ad Hoc Committee’s work
The CRL Rights Commission are briefing the media in Braamfontein.
South Africa
Booysens court shooting condemned
Booysens court shooting condemned
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the fatal shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The incident claimed the lives of at least two people while three others were left injured.
The committee called for accountability from security officials that were present at the...

World
Trump’s Greenland demand have been a gift to U.S. geopolitical foes like Russia
The tensions between the U.S. and Western Allies are a source of satisfaction to many in the Kremlin.

World
Countries invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace react with apprehension
President Trump has invited scores of nations to join his Board of Peace, but so far the reaction has been tentative.

World
Former president of Ireland talks about Trump’s plan for his Board of Peace
What is President Trump’s Board of Peace actually for? NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and member of The Elders, a group of world leaders who advocate for peace.

World
Trump delivers highly awaited speech at World Economic Forum
President Trump delivers a highly anticipated speech in Davos, Switzerland, amid major splits with allies over his plans to take over the Danish territory of Greenland.

Africa
Detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, his party says
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Africa
Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.
Business

Business
Best news in 21 years for South Africa
Inflation has hit its best level since 2004 despite meat prices recording massive rises in December.

Business
Beat the global chip shortage with RentWorks Africa
The global chip shortage has massively increased the price of the hardware South African businesses need to operate – but RentWorks Africa can help.

Business
Municipalities coming after property owners in South Africa
South African homeowners are being warned that municipalities are increasingly focusing on how residential properties are being used.

Politics
LIVE | McBride continues testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee
Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
WC Cabinet to decide on disaster status for Knysna water crisis
W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Politics
Ad Hoc Committee to press McBride further on allegations of infiltration, interference, national security risks.
Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

Politics
ANC intensifying preparations ahead of the 2026 LGE: Mbalula
Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

Sport
Cape Town Met barrier draw: 11 horse field to go to the gates
The 2026 Cape Town Met at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth will feature a small, packed field with 11 runners on the card.

Sport
Raducanu knocked out of Australian Open by Potopova
British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova in the second round.

Sport
Springbok, Stormers star up for big award
A Springbok and Stormers superstar will be a frontrunner for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award after 10 nominees were confirmed.

Sport
‘Clear offside’: Mngqithi, Khanye slams officials after Kaizer Chiefs win
Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says Kaizer Chiefs’ goal should have been ruled out for offside.
Education
Kenya: Govt-World Bank Partnership Boosts ICT Uptake in Kenyan Schools
[Capital FM] Nyeri — A groundbreaking collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank (WB) is significantly enhancing the uptake of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills in educational institutions across the country.
Education
South Africa: Floods Derail Start of 2026 Classes in Limpopo and Mpumalanga – – Hundreds of Schools Shut
[Daily Maverick] Relentless rains have submerged roads, collapsed bridges and damaged dozens of schools across Limpopo’s Vhembe, Mopani, and Sekhukhune districts and Mpumalanga’s Bushbuckridge, forcing the closure of more than 400 schools, delaying the academic year for thousands of learners. Damage reports are on the rise and access remains impossible for many, while parents and officials face...

Education
‘Crunch time’ on rising costs of Send provision in England, says thinktank
IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminent
The government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of special needs education for children in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The IFS said government spending on educating children with special needs would double between...
Education
Sudan: Minister of Infrastructure Underscores Al-Nilein University’s Role in Scientific Advancement Mo
[SNA] – Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Seif Al-Nasr Haroun lauded Al-Nilein University’s leading role in keeping pace with scientific and technical progress, praising its swift rehabilitation of facilities damaged during the Rapid Support Forces militia rebellion. He reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate fully to enable the university to carry out its mission.

Lifestyle
‘Pay later’ prepaid electricity app to help households before payday
A Cape Town couple plan to launch WattWallet, a pay later prepaid electricity app to help households who run out of power before payday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Mark your calendars for the Delheim Harvest Festival
Ready to reap the fruits of a bountiful South African summer? The Delheim Harvest Festival in Stellenbosch awaits you this February!

Lifestyle
‘Small steps’: Marise Pollard on fitness journey post-pregnancy
Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise opened up about returning to her fitness journey after welcoming her second child, Isabella in late 2025.

Entertainment
Barberton Dam ‘at risk of collapsing’: These are the areas being asked to evacuate
The department said teams were dispatched to tend to the situation.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Januworry blues? Don’t stress — relief may be on the way at the petrol pumps
After dropping to a four-year low in January, motorists can expect another significant fuel price drop in February.

Entertainment
Inflation lowest in 21 years in 2025, although slightly higher in December
Although it is hovering slightly above the new inflation target of 3%, inflation in Decembergives some hope for the economy

Science/Tech
Govt departments unite to enhance maths, science education
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Department of Basic Education will collaborate to improve pass rates.

Science/Tech
AI risks creating ‘lost generation’ of workers – WEF
Generation Z workers, already disrupted by COVID-19, now face displacement by AI as entry-level jobs vanish, warns the World Economic Forum.

Science/Tech
Important information about big update to Absa bank cards in South Africa
Absa customers using the bank’s new virtual card feature should know that rotating CVVs are not a perfect security feature.

Science/Tech
ITWeb Brainstorm to host exclusive 2026 CIO Retreat
The retreat will take place on 7 and 8 May at The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City.
Motoring

Motoring
Bad news for Takata in South Africa
Takata South Africa’s application for leave to appeal a Competition Appeal Court ruling has been dismissed.

Motoring
Good news for motorists caught speeding in South Africa
A South African court has set a new legal precedent for motorists caught exceeding the speed limit.

Motoring
South Africa’s electric car future is right around the corner
New research shows that there is an opportunity for electric cars to take off in South Africa.

Health
Gastric sleeve surgery was ‘life-changing’
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.