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A look at Oscars snubs and firsts
The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered new records, some high‑profile misses and some fresh breakthroughs.
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The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered new records, some high‑profile misses and some fresh breakthroughs.

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Thirty years ago, South Africa was a global human rights leader, but GNU partners say this has changed due to its current alliances.

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The National Consumer Commission in South Africa has announced a recall for 209 MG MG3 models sold from August 30 2025, due to a potential safety issue identified by SAIC South Africa.

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Upmarket MPV will tick families’ boxes.

South Africa
The department says no South African learner has been denied space due to space in a school.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returns to the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Parents have expressed frustration and anger over the closure of Lenasia Model Primary School
South Africa
SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will represent South Africa at a high-level international meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as preparations intensify for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
The High-Level Preparatory Meeting, taking place from 26 – 27 January 2025, will set the direction for the...

World
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

World
Venezuela’s legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country’s vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007.

World
Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

World
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.
Business

Business
A fast-food chain is in hot water after a video circulated on social media showing restaurant staff performing gardening duties outside one of its outlets.

Business
It is a challenge for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.

Business
Sales rose by more than expected, bouncing back from a fall in November.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrate’s Court.

Politics
Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings starts following his conviction of discharging a firearm.

Politics
Mkhwanazi agreed the payments were inappropriate and says he regrets receiving the money.

Politics
Malema was conviction for discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Sport
Former Republic of Ireland keeper Dean Kiely reveals what happened during Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy’s infamous row before the 2002 World Cup.

Sport
Thulani Mabaso has revealed more regarding who he is, where he comes from – and what he hopes to achieve going forward.

Sport
Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert and Alyssa Thompson discuss the WSL title race, learning “tough love” and adapting to a new club.

Sport
Former Donegal star Brendan Devenney takes a look ahead to the 2026 National Football League
Education
[Health-e] Several government schools in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, have become breeding grounds for health hazards, due to delayed waste collection and illegal dumping. During a recent visit to Soshanguve Block R, Health-e News saw waste dumped at three separate schools.
Education
[Capital FM] Mwea — Central Region Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha has issued a tough warning to parents, criminals, and law enforcement officers as the government steps up efforts to protect lives, enforce the law, and secure the future of children across the region.

Education
Millions of graduates are trapped by ballooning debts, as their repayments are dwarfed by the interest added
Helen Lambert borrowed £57,000 to go to university and began repaying her student loan in 2021 after starting work as an NHS nurse.
Since then she has repaid more than £5,000, typically having about £145 a month taken from her pay packet. But everything she hands over is dwarfed by the...
Education
Documents unsealed by a federal judge on Thursday include dossiers that investigators prepared on pro-Palestinian student activists before they were targeted for deportation.

Lifestyle
Their first time around was a very public coupledom, much like Lori Harvey’s previous relationship with Michael B. Jordan.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A US digital nomad has responded to Cape Town residents who have complained about how overseas visitors have impacted their lives…

Entertainment
The suspect was wanted for possession of illegal firearms.

Entertainment
The overall winner of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards has been revealed.

Entertainment
Ouaddou has welcomed the new signings.

Entertainment
Chinese brand will take full control of the now 60-year old factory outside Pretoria from mid-year.

Science/Tech
Telecoms industry lobbyists claim Europe’s latest regulatory moves show the “Fair Share” debate is far from settled.

Science/Tech
Nissan says it will continue to offer vehicles and services in South Africa following the sale.

Science/Tech
Chery has agreed to acquire Nissan’s Pretoria plant, opening the door for Chinese vehicle manufacturing in South Africa.

Science/Tech
In a major development for South Africa’s automotive industry, Nissan and Chery SA have reached agreement on the acquisition of Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa. The deal secures the industrial site’s future and protects the livelihoods of the majority of its workforce. The Agreement in Detail Subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, […]

Motoring
The Honda FIT is the ultimate urban hatchback for South Africans looking to upgrade their travel experience.

Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has issued a safety recall for a Chinese car sold in South Africa.

Motoring
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is encouraging 2025 matriculants to join South Africa’s automotive industry.

Motoring
Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.
Health
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Health
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.
Health
The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.I.H. President Biden had restored funding after an earlier ban by President Trump during his first term.
Health
Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.