TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2026, 21:35
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WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. government posted a $145 billion budget deficit for December, up 67% or $58 billion from a year earlier due to record outlays that were inflated by calendar shifts in benefit payments and receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
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Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka’s defection from LIV Golf marks the first significant indication that the breakaway Saudi-backed tour might be facing its own existential crisis.
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With the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals around the corner, the top scorers of the 2025 edition will be hoping to add to their respective goal tallies while propelling their countries to the final.
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Helen Zille announced on Monday that an internal DA investigation had found no evidence that party leader John Steenhuisen ‘misappropriated party funds’, but there are still unanswered questions.
South Africa
St Mary’s Secondary learner who was partially blind while writing his matric gets a bachelor’s pass
South Africa
Temogo Matong from Setswakgosing Secondary School is the best-performing learner in the NW.
South Africa
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
South Africa
Gauteng parents queued outside district offices to secure school placements for their children.
World
The former president didn’t show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn’t enforceable
World
There is broad support for the protests among Israeli officials, but Palestinians say they hope the Iranian regime stays in place and the protests die down soon.
World
As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.
World
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iranians should continue nationwide protests and take over the country’s institutions as authorities there cracked down on mass demonstrations.
Africa
The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.
Africa
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Africa
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Africa
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
Business
Business
Business
Business
Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.
Politics
Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.
Politics
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has requested an audience with the National Freedom Party following its departure from the provincial unity government.
Politics
The DA has taken Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka after he withdrew a pro-Gaza art submission to the 61st Venice Biennale.
Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.
Sport
After Wildcard Weekend, how will the number one seeds fare in the NFL play-offs?
Sport
Former Scotland and Chelsea player Eddie McCreadie, who was once hailed by Tommy Docherty as the best left-back in Europe and went on to manage the London club, dies at the age of 85.
Sport
Richie Murphy says he would like to extend his stay as Ulster head coach into next season as his contract expires at the end of the season.
Sport
A coroner concludes that a 36-year-old Liverpool fan took his own life after he was enticed to use illegal gambling websites to bet on football matches.
Education
The people who support barring trans girls from girls’ sports say the debate affects not just transgender athletes but whole teams and sports.
Education
[Vanguard] Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State town, describing the action as an intolerant and heavy-handed response by the Federal Government.
Education
[Vanguard] Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has condemned the arrest and alleged unlawful detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the action as a dangerous attempt aimed at suppressing democratic expression.
Education
[Vanguard] The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will disburse N6.452 billion to tertiary institutions in its 2026 intervention cycle.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
City officials have flagged another Bryanston property for illegal rentals, as investigations into home hijackings in the area continue…
Lifestyle
Minister Gayton McKenzie has shared a motivational message to learners who have failed matric last year …
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Middle-order batter Sikandar Raza bashed a David Wiese delivery over the ropes from the last ball of the match.
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Mercedes-Benz is pausing the roll-out of Drive Pilot, an “eyes off” conditionally automated driving feature that was available in Europe and the US. From a report: As first reported by German publication Handelsblatt, the revised S-Class will not have the Level 3 system when it arrives at the end of this month. Mercedes was one of the first automakers to offer a Level 3 driving system to its...
Science/Tech
For the second Trump administration, the world of online conspiracies is shaping real-world policies like never before.
Science/Tech
Kids are being identified as adults—and vice versa—on Roblox, while age-verified accounts are already being sold online.
Science/Tech
The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a requirement to unlock handsets 60 days after they are activated on its network. From a report: The change will make it harder for people to switch from Verizon to other carriers. The FCC today granted Verizon’s petition for a waiver of the 60-day unlocking requirement. While the...
Motoring
South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.
Motoring
South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.
Motoring
Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.
Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.
Health
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
Health
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?
Health
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.
Health
The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say the C.D.C.’s revised vaccine schedule is not based on scientific evidence and will harm the public.