TUESDAY, 06 JANUARY 2026, 21:20
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LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Nestle NESN.S said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.
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A minimum learning period of up to six months could be introduced for learner drivers
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A year of standout returns is giving way to a more nuanced market rhythm. In 2026, South African investment is moving away from easy wins towards balance and strategic diversification.
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When I noticed two barefoot boys seated beside a private security vehicle, wearing only their underwear, I stopped to ask what was happening.
South Africa
The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident
South Africa
The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.
South Africa
Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.
South Africa
EFF proposes Student Debt Relief Bill, sparking ongoing discussions on tackling student debt.
World
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded.
World
The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.
World
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 40 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.
World
Following the abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, United States President Donald Trump said Washington would “run” the Latin American country until a transition was complete, but a day later, his top diplomat said the US does not want to govern the country.
Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.
Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.
Africa
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.
Africa
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.
Business
Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.
Business
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.
Business
South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.
Business
Premier League Champions Liverpool are partnering with Old School to expand the club’s retail presence in South Africa.
Politics
The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.
Politics
Maduro and Cilia Flores face US narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.
Politics
Mapaila will deliver the keynote address at the 31st annual Joe Slovo commemoration
Politics
US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.
Sport
Marco Silva says Fulham have contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Limited over Florian Wirtz’s controversial goal for Liverpool on Sunday.
Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi wants Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane back in the Bafana Bafana setup.
Sport
Under pressure head coach Dwayne Peel says he is confident he can lead Scarlets off the foot of the United Rugby Championship table.
Sport
Gary O’Neil agrees to become Strasbourg’s new manager after Liam Rosenior leaves the French club to join Chelsea.
Education
Ray Jayawardhana, the incoming president, is an astrophysicist, but leaders at the California Institute of Technology also praised his credentials as a communicator at a time when science is under attack.
Education
[Capital FM] Murang’a — Education continues to be a cornerstone of development in Murang’a County, as the County Government announced it will pay school fees for over 50,000 students across various education levels as schools reopen this week.
Education
[Vanguard] Inclusion-focused consultancy, Vulpes Inclusive Engagement, has urged government to integrate disability inclusion into the education system from the earliest stages, saying accessibility must go beyond the provision of physical infrastructure.
Education
The lawsuit challenges a conservative effort to punish those who criticized Mr. Kirk in the aftermath of his killing.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.
Lifestyle
Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…
Lifestyle
Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.
Entertainment
Mothibi will be replacing Shamilla Batohi.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Police and community members are scouring Mashite Village as specialist units join the search for the missing toddler.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 6 January 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Book publisher HarperCollins said it will start translating romance novels under its famous Harlequin label in France using AI, reducing or eliminating the pay for the team of human contract translators who previously did this work. 404Media: Publisher’s Weekly broke the news in English after French outlets reported on the story in December. According to a joint statement from French...
Science/Tech
A survey of 2,000 teachers, students and parents conducted by the New York Times found that many high schools have stopped assigning full novels to students, opting instead for excerpts that are often read on school-issued laptops rather than in print. The shift stems from multiple factors: a belief that students have shorter attention spans, pressure to prepare students for standardized tests,...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: The Open Rights Group is warning politicians that the UK is leaning far too heavily on US tech companies to run critical systems, and wants the Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill to force a rethink. The digital rights outfit says the bill, which is due to receive its second reading in the House of Commons today, represents a rare opportunity to force the...
Science/Tech
HP this week announced the EliteBoard G1a at CES 2026, a Windows computer built into a full-size 93-key desktop keyboard that the company is marketing to businesses where employees use hot desks and need a portable computing environment they can carry between workstations. The device connects to a USB-C monitor for both video output and power delivery over a single cable, and HP includes a...
Motoring
Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.
Motoring
Motoring
A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.
Motoring
Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.
Health
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Health
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.
Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Health
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.