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SOWETO TRAGEDY: Relative tells of desperate struggle to rescue victims of deadly Doornkop house collapse
‘We ran closer, stumbling through the dark. That’s when we heard the screams. People were trapped inside,’ said a relative of the three people who died in the incident.

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Toyota reveals limited-run GR Yaris Morizo RR
Created using insights gained by Toyota Motor Corporation chair and master driver Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo), the exclusive model comes equipped with a host of track-honed performance upgrades.

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The South African portfolio that beat the S&P 500 with an 18.7% yearly return
Vestact’s model portfolio achieved an average annual return of 18.6%, significantly higher than the S&P 500’s average of 12.8% per year.

South Africa
Gwarube honours top performing learners
Gwarube will announce the national matric results at the Mosaiek Church in Fairland, Monday evening.
South Africa
News24 | Joburg officials raid second Bryanston property allegedly hijacked by same man
City of Johannesburg officials have raided a plush home in Bryanston Drive, just days after a raid on a mansion in the same area.

South Africa
Cape Winelands fire still raging on since Wednesday
The Winelands Fire Protection Association deployed aerial resources to the area.

South Africa
IEB blames slight pass rate drop on growth in schools
The IEB has achieved an overall pass rate of 98.3% in the 2025 NSC.

World
Venezuela releases political prisoners days after U.S. removes Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners in what the government calls a goodwill gesture, days after the U.S. seized President Nicolás Maduro.

World
Iran warns U.S. and Israel against military actions after deadly protests crackdown
Iran warned the U.S. and Israel against military action as activists said at least 203 people have been killed in the nationwide protests, a toll they say is likely far higher.

World
Trump threatens Iran as country cracks down on protesters
President Trump has threatened Iran amid a deadly crackdown on protesters. NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks to Holly Dagres of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the protests.

World
Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49
Ai’s cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

Africa
Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Africa
He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Africa
Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Business
More good news for interest rate cuts in South Africa
South Africa is widely expected to see interest rate cuts in the near future, with South Africa benefitting from developments in the US.

Business
South African rand goes from zero to hero
The South African rand strengthened significantly against the US Dollar in 2005, reaching its highest level in over three years at the end of the year.

Business
SARS cracking down on one group of South Africans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is expected to crack down on individual expats who remain non-compliant.
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President dismisses critics, says the party is ‘here to stay’
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
ANC declares 2026 ‘year to fix local government’ ahead of elections
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP brands ANC ‘leader of society’, endorses party’s renewal project
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Sport
Official: Sundowns announce R57 million striker
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have officially confirmed signing Colombian striker Brayan Leon in a deal worth around R57 million.

Sport
Kick off times for Stormers, Bulls and Sharks this weekend
The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks will be looking to bounce back in the Champions Cup this weekend, and here are their kick off times.

Sport
GB’s Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying
Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park.

Sport
T20 World Cup ticket sales pass 2017 tournament total
Ticket sales for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England pass the total for the 50-over tournament in 2017, with five months still to go until the first match.
Education
If You Can’t Teach Plato in a Philosophy Class, What Can You Teach?
An ancient classic is canceled in Texas.
Education
Supreme Court to Consider West Virginia’s Trans Athlete Law. It Applies to One Girl.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could affect laws in 27 states that bar transgender athletes from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
Education
Liberia: Chief Toto Rural Educational Foundation Ends Career Development Workshop in Totota City
[FrontPageAfrica] Totota — The Chief Quelmin Toto Rural Educational Foundation has successfully concluded a one day career development workshop in Konawolala District, Bong County.
Education
Nigeria: University of Ibadan Provost to Be Honored in Monrovia for Advancing Fiscal Decentralization in Liberia
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — The University of Ibadan, Postgraduate College Provost in Nigeria Professor Ayodeji Samson Olatunji Ogunjuyigbe, will arrive in Monrovia today as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal decentralization governance through knowledge exchange and regional cooperation.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
How to spend R156 million if you win the PowerBall jackpot
How far does R156 million go? We share the best ways to spend your winnings if you win the PowerBall jackpot …
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Edu-Paw issues plea for help after holiday theft
Edu-Paw, an Amanzimtoti-based organisation dedicated to teaching canine care, is asking for assistance following a devastating theft.

Entertainment
ATM calls for transformative shift in South Africa’s school uniform model
School uniforms place a heavy financial burden on parents, who must dig deep into their pockets for school fees, stationery, and other essentials.

Entertainment
Ntsabeleng banking on overseas experience to succeed at Sundowns
‘Playing overseas taught me a lot, not just about football, but about professionalism,’ he told the Sundowns media team.

Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’: ‘Hamnet’ triumph at Golden Globes
“One Battle After Another” reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while “Hamnet” sprung a surprise by taking best drama film at the splashy Hollywood ceremony.

Entertainment
Water declared safe to drink in these Joburg areas after ‘smelly’ crisis
Customers are advised to flush their internal plumbing systems before using the water.

Science/Tech
Digital registration, online learning anchor UJ’s 2026 academic year
The University of Johannesburg lauds its online learning platform that’s attracted more than 20 000 learners since making its debut last May.
Science/Tech
Follow Ian McKellen Into the Mixed Reality Future in ‘An Ark’
Audiences can embark on a very different type of theatrical experience in a new play at the Shed, blending the physical world with digital content.

Science/Tech
Senior government member’s lie about Starlink in South Africa
Khusela Diko’s favouring of mobile networks over Starlink for rural school Internet fails to acknowledge the reality that the operators are far behind schedule in their rollouts.

Science/Tech
Eskom behind-the-scenes dealings exposed
Eskom has been speaking with two voices: one calibrated for media, public and political consumption, and another reserved for the courtroom.

Motoring
Car dealer under fire for cutting jobs in South Africa
Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

Motoring
Best-selling cars in South Africa
One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

Motoring
BMW to unveil 3 new cars
BMW plans to unveil three new models as part of a bid to dominate the world’s third-largest car market.

Motoring
BMW, Mercedes pushed aside by new Chinese offerings
Since arriving in South Africa, Chinese vehicles have ignited the local market with value-for-money offerings, as well as luxurious models poised to take on the heavyweights.
Health
Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
Health
In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come?
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
The rugby mum looking to get others to play
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
Death Toll From California Wild Mushroom Poisoning Rises to 3
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.