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Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms.
TUESDAY, 20 JANUARY 2026, 17:41

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Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms.

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The comedian and actor was charged with one more count of rape and one of sexual assault.
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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be aiming for a third SA20 title this week despite no home matches in the playoffs for the tournament’s most successful side.

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Fulham are in talks to sign winger Oscar Bobb from fellow Premier League side Manchester City.
South Africa
Exactly a year ago, on 20 January, Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president – and overnight, US policies on HIV funding for countries like South Africa changed. So, where are we a year later? How are countries funding their HIV work now, and how has international aid changed?

South Africa
The case follows a video last year showing learners allegedly assaulting a grade 10 pupil.

South Africa
Residents report multi-day power outages disrupting daily life in several Joburg communities.

South Africa
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefs the media on the tragic scholar transport incident.

World
President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.

World
Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

World
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

World
It’s unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don’t get along, has raised questions about the board’s mandate and decision-making processes.

Africa
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

Africa
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

Africa
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Africa
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Business

Business
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.

Business
South Africa’s mining sector, once one of the strongest in the world, has steadily declined to become a global underperformer.

Business
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet next week for the first time in 2026 to determine the next interest rate move for the country.

Politics
His utterances angered several Members of Parliament (MPs).

Politics
McBride’s remarks angered MPs, while he admitted submitting an outdated CV he couldn’t update.

Politics
The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Politics
Former IPID Head Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns FC have reportedly taken a major decision on the future of one of their first-team left-backs.

Sport
Diminutive defender Paseka Mako has opened up on his ‘tough’ move from Orlando Pirates to arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will return to league action on Tuesday, 20 January when they host Golden Arrows at the FNB Stadium.

Sport
Father-of-two Mangal Dalal, 42, is given a restraining order for stalking the Liverpool midfielder.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning.

Education
Sunjit Kang who was head of ICT at Stockton’s Grangefield Academy, is banned from teaching.

Education
This predicted figure includes the £70m deficit from the 2025-26 budget period.

Education
Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities
Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Entertainment
‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Rio’ star Chrystall Kay addresses the voodoo doll rumours first-hand.

Entertainment
Is a higher price tag always better? When it comes to skincare, not necessarily, says bioscientist Dr Judey Pretorius. Here’s why.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 21 January 2026.

Entertainment
After opening beta access in December, more than 80 000 users joined the waitlist to explore trading beyond crypto, validating strong demand for a single platform that connects digital assets with traditional markets.

Science/Tech
The Western Cape High Court has delivered a precedent-setting ruling about motorists caught speeding in South Africa.
Science/Tech
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are starting to be reflected in the price of some items, as sellers weigh how to absorb the shock of the added costs. From a report: Amazon and many of its third-party merchants pre-purchased inventory to try to get ahead of the tariffs and keep prices low for customers, but most of that supply ran out last fall, Jassy said in...

Science/Tech
PPO is launching the Reno15 Series in South Africa this month, bringing refined design and next-gen imaging to a range built for everyday creativity. The latest Reno line-up continues OPPO’s momentum in the local market, with innovation, design, and camera performance at its core, supporting how users live, work, and create every day. Building on […]

Science/Tech
Dreams of a new smart city along the Wild Coast has given way to a harsh reality.

Motoring
Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to safety in South Africa, following the AA’s report on the Grand i10’s crash test.

Motoring
South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
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
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.