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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said the fashion designer died peacefully in Rome.
MONDAY, 19 JANUARY 2026, 19:16

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The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said the fashion designer died peacefully in Rome.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa said the world was now living in an era where climate change was evident and much needed to be done in response to it.

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The BBC understands Craig Guildford has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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South Africa’s illicit cigarette market has boomed in recent years at the expense of the legitimate market, putting thousands of jobs on the line.
South Africa
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

South Africa
SANSA has put out a warning for elevated geomagnetic storm activity to affect the earth on Tuesday

South Africa
Municipal spokesperson Jo Anne Otto says very strong winds are driving the fire line.

South Africa
Officials have also reported suspected cases in parts of the Xhariep District.

World
“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,” Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.

World
There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

World
Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

World
At least 39 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain Sunday, police said. Efforts to recover the bodies are continuing, and the death toll is likely to rise.

Africa
The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Africa
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

Africa
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

Africa
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Business
Two South African private schools have been ranked among the world’s top 150 in the 2025/26 Schools Index.
Business

Business
Two videographers give viewers a look inside the spooky R3.5 billion Villa shopping centre in Pretoria, which has been deserted for 15 years.
Business

Politics
Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Politics
Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

Politics
ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

Politics
Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s decision to extend deadline for public comment on online gambling tax

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns have made six surprise changes against Orbit College, including a debut for teenage left-back Thato Sibiya.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed Sibongiseni Mthethwa, George Matlou and Bradley Cross will miss the Golden Arrows match as injury updates emerge.

Sport
Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side’s chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

Sport
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season broke for AFCON 205 on 7 December 2025, but is due to restart on Monday, 19 January 2026.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

Education
Mom insisted I needed a ‘free-form education’ outside public school. After four years of loneliness, I gave up hope that someone would get me out
“Every mother in the world wishes her kid wouldn’t grow up so fast.”
Mom laughs as she holds me close.
Continue reading…

Education
Social media is filling up with influencers telling us how to become much more intellectual. A great, enriching idea – or just another cue to show off?
Name: Disgustingly educated.
Age: About 18 months.
Continue reading…

Education
Strathclyde University said last month that it planned to cut almost 80 jobs to try to save £35m.

Lifestyle
Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and others are suing The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday’s publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering practices.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africans believe US psychic Kandis Starr – whose comments about Joslin Smith went viral – has contacted the ‘spirit’ of Thomas Sithole.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Khumalo welcomed the decision granting him bail.

Entertainment
The numbers show that the illicit cigarette economy exploded from one-third to three-quarters of the cigarette market since 2019.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Local outfit brought all three of its GR Hilux IMT Evos home within top 20, and with a best finish of 10th overall.
Science/Tech
Netflix has begun asking filmmakers to adjust their storytelling approach to account for viewers who are scrolling through their phones while watching, according to Matt Damon. The traditional action movie formula involves three major set pieces distributed across the first, second, and third acts. Netflix now wants a large action sequence in the opening five minutes to hook viewers. The...

Science/Tech
Study suggests being optimistic produces more antibodies, hinting at future healthcare potential of mental techniques
Being optimistic may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.
Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to...
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli writes: The New York Stock Exchange, owned by Intercontinental Exchange, is developing a platform for trading tokenized versions of U.S. listed stocks and ETFs around the clock, pending regulatory approval. The system would combine the NYSE’s existing matching engine with blockchain-based settlement, enabling 24×7 trading, instant settlement, and fractional share purchases priced...

Science/Tech
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa wants to enforce stricter pricing rules on Sentech.

Motoring
Sub-R300,000 models are one of the most popular segments in South Africa’s car market.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Isuzu has upgraded its local manufacturing efforts alongside its major panel supplier.

Health
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

Health
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

Health
The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?