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Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off
The TV chef says she’s “bubbling with excitement” to be joining Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 show.
MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026, 15:25

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The TV chef says she’s “bubbling with excitement” to be joining Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 show.

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The Executive Director of the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) explains why many competent black farmers struggle in South Africa.

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The Constitutional Court has sent a clear warning to taxpayers that fuel levy, RAF levy and excise refunds for cross-border fuel exports are a privilege, not a right, and will be denied unless there is strict compliance.
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South Africa
SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027
Government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum’s Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated.
“Government expresses its appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) for selecting South Africa as the host of this gathering. South Africa stands...

South Africa
Modack, relatives and associates face charges for allegedly defrauding SARS of R46m tax fraud

South Africa
The man accused of DJ Warras’ murder will remain in custody.

South Africa
Spokesperson, Jo-Ann Otto, says the original fire started over a week ago.

World
Poor visibility was reported at the airport during a winter storm that has affected a large swathe of the US.

World
Sir Mark Tully’s cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
World
More than 100 political prisoners were freed in Venezuela, where detainees are slowly being released under pressure from the US, the non-governmental organisation Foro Penal said.

World
The incident happened in Salamanca, a city particularly subject to gang-related violence.

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

Africa
The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

Africa
Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

Africa
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Business
South African Department of Labour has proposed reclassification for performers in the advertising, artistic and cultural sectors, opening access to a host of rights and legal protections.

Business
Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash.

Business
Markets are pricing in a higher chance of an interest cut this week, though consensus is still tilted toward a hold.
Business

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.

Politics
Madlanga hears that it was inappropriate for Senzo Mchunu to communicate directly with Gen Gopaul

Politics
SABC News has you covered with our Madlanga Commission highlights tool.

Sport
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

Sport
Here is the kick off time to note as the Sharks and Stormers go into battle for a second successive match this Saturday.

Sport
Fulham are close to reaching an agreement to sign winger Oscar Bobb from fellow Premier League side Manchester City.

Sport
BBC Sport looks at how Marti Cifuentes’ time in charge of Leicester unravelled within hours of owner Khun Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha appearing to back the manager.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said classes would be remote, not canceled, after a winter storm covered the city in nearly a foot of snow.
Education
[U.S. Embassy Lome] Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language education and professional exchange. The event highlighted ongoing U.S. support for education and innovation in Togo, recognized national efforts to expand English instruction, and reaffirmed shared...
Education
[Scrolla] All 15 learners failed matric at Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School in Dikgalaopeng, Limpopo, the country’s only 100% fail rate. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited the school on 15 January, promising help and blaming poor leadership.
Education
[GroundUp] Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed

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

Lifestyle
The man accused of involvement in DJ Warras’ murder will remain in custody after the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Broadcaster and technology entrepreneur Dali Tambo is recovering in hospital after a health scare that has prompted concern, reflection, and an outpouring of support across South Africa.

Entertainment
Incoming “evolved” Navara will, reportedly, again come from Thailand as the all-new Mitsubishi Triton-based generation has only been approved for Australasia.

Entertainment
After three decades behind the mic, Michelle Constant’s exit from SAfm marks the end of an era and the beginning of a bold new chapter,

Entertainment
The challenge this weekend will be very different for Gavin Lerena.

Science/Tech
Vodacom World is running a 2026 Back 2 School promotion for students preparing for the academic year.

Science/Tech
Werksmans Attorneys says that companies must ensure their data breach response plans are up to date, or face enforcement action from the South African Information Regulator.
Science/Tech
Friday 72-year-old Richard Stallman made a two-hour-and-20-minutes appearance at the Georgia Institute of Technology, talking about everything from AI and connected cars to smartphones, age verfication laws, and his favorite Linux distro. But early on, Stallman also told the audience how “I despise DRM…I don’t want any copy of anything with DRM. Whatever it is, I never want it so badly that I...

Science/Tech
Can artificial intelligence help you drive better and avoid accidents on the road? Discovery Insure thinks so.

Motoring
The first shipment of South Africa’s latest Chinese SUV has arrived.

Motoring
LDV has announced that the first shipment of the all-new Terron 9 double cab has arrived in South Africa.

Motoring
On the same day Volvo announced the EX60, the Swedish brand also unveiled its Cross Country version.
Motoring
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.
Health
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Health
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.