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The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti’s killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026, 23:15

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The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti’s killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
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January’s reading list moves between reflection and escape, pairing books that sharpen focus and rethink our relationship with money with fiction that unsettles, absorbs and lingers. Together, they offer a considered way back into attention, feeling and pleasure at the start of the year.
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In this richly researched biography, published by Maverick 451, Tim Cohen, one of South Africa’s most respected financial journalists and former Business Maverick editor, explores the life and ideas of Leon Louw, the firebrand libertarian who championed freedom and enterprise during South Africa’s transition to democracy.
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LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Britain and several other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after a jump in infections across the continent.

South Africa
Judge Nkabinde has granted a request from evidence leaders at the inquiry to postpone proceedings.

South Africa
Advocate Amanda Nel’s cross-examination of Mr X got underway today at the Western Cape High Court.

South Africa
North West says its regions are still faced with a number of parents needing school placements

South Africa
Batohi’s term as NPA head officially comes to an end next week.

World
The iconic Syrian city of Kobane, where Kurds fought ISIS with the U.S., is now under threat.

World
After its war in Gaza, Israel cut off much of its economic ties with the Palestinian territory of the West Bank. More than two years on, the devastation has cascaded down to every level of the Palestinian economy.

World
The recovery is a major breakthrough in moving a three-month ceasefire in Gaza into its next phase.

World
After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.

Africa
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Africa
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Business
The new US owners of the video streaming app there had been a power outage at a data centre.

Business
The deal with USA Rare Earth marks officials’ latest push to loosen China’s grip on minerals that are essential to everything from smartphones to defence technologies.

Business
The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.
Business

Politics
ANC Joburg Region has accused SANCO for conducting a campaign to undermine its newly leadership

Politics
DA in Gauteng calls on Dept of Education to resist from placing children far from where they live.

Politics
Magashule was speaking following their appearance in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein.

Politics
The party says has assured that Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane will not be left out.

Sport
Nat Sciver-Brunt whacks an unbeaten hundred for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and becomes the first centurion in Women’s Premier League history.

Sport
Ireland suffer a four-wicket defeat by Italy in the final match of the T20 Series between the sides in Dubai but win the series 2-1.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns head into Tuesday’s Betway Premiership showdown with Sekhukhune United with a problem to solve: Teboho Mokoena’s absence.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs revived their CAF Confederation Cup hopes after beating ZESCO United, while rivals Al-Masry and Zamalek dropped points.
Education
[Scrolla] Jabulani Gwala sells ice-cream and ice-lollies at funerals in Soweto cemeteries to save for his 2026 university registration. He started with just a few boxes bought from lunch money and has now saved over R6,000 since October last year.
Education
[Namibian] Epukiro Secondary School in the Omaheke region on Friday generated N$176 600 from leaders, families and community members.
Education
[Daily Maverick] As we marked the International Day of Education on 24 January, there is a global shift in power as the traditional hierarchy of ‘teacher teaches, student listens’ is being challenged by a new mandate. This year, the international theme places the spotlight squarely on ‘the power of youth in co-creating education’.
Education
[New Times] Rwandan universities have partnered with European institutions to roll out a new European Union-funded project aimed at upgrading logistics and transport education through digital skills, modern laboratories and industry-linked training, in a bid to better prepare graduates for a fast-changing labour market.

Lifestyle
eNCA’s Heidi Giokos has been racially attacked online after she questioned President Donald Trump on his claim of SA’s ‘white genocide’.

Lifestyle
A festive toy store fundraiser raised over R441 000 for children, showing how small checkout donations helped dreams come true.

Lifestyle
The City is continuing with its compulsory electricity meter replacement programme, focusing initially on Cape Town’s southern suburbs.

Lifestyle
Anti-corruption activist Paul O’Sullivan’s Bedfordview mansion – once owned by Czech criminal Radovan Krejcir – is on the market for R12.5m.

Entertainment
Multiple gates and camps in the north of the Kruger National Park are scheduled for reopening from 26 January.

Entertainment
Internationally renowned deck wizards John Summit, DJ Snake, Axwell and Afrojack b2b R3hab lead the charge as ULTRA South Africa returns.

Entertainment
A total of R000 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 28 January 2026.

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A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 26 January 2026.
Science/Tech
Executives, investors and engineers are speaking out against the Trump administration after the killings of Alex Pretti and another protester in moves reminiscent of Silicon Valley a decade ago.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Video game developer and distributor Valve must face a 656 million-pound ($897.7 million) lawsuit in Britain, which alleges it charged publishers excessive commissions for its Steam online store, after a tribunal ruled on Monday the case could continue. Valve was sued in 2024 on behalf of up to 14 million people in the United Kingdom who bought games or...
Science/Tech
California house hunters now have legal protection against the kind of real estate photo trickery that has long plagued the home-buying process, as a new state law requiring disclosure of digitally altered listing images took effect on January 1. Assembly Bill 723 mandates that real estate agents and brokers include a “reasonably conspicuous” statement whenever photos have been altered using...

Science/Tech
Researchers say artificial intelligence system matches human expert classification about 90% of the time
Experts have created an app that uses artificial intelligence to identify dinosaurs from the footprints left behind after they stomped across the land tens of millions of years ago.
“When we find a dinosaur footprint, we try to do the Cinderella thing and find the foot that matches the...

Motoring
Nissan has confirmed that two new SUVs are coming to South Africa this year.

Motoring
Transnet has reached an agreement with European partners to modernise South Africa’s infrastructure.
Motoring

Motoring
The City of Cape Town has unveiled its plans to address violent attacks against motorists on the N2.
Health
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?
Health
Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

Health
It took Jessica three years to get diagnosed as a report says the Welsh government is failing women.