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WEDNESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2026, 11:25

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WeBuyCars set for Chinese boost

Today at 11:03 AM, via Daily Investor

Chinese car brands are rapidly gaining traction in South Africa’s used car market, reshaping buyer behaviour and turning a competitive headwind for dealers like WeBuyCars into a potential long-term tailwind.

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What went wrong for Raducanu in Melbourne?

Today at 10:49 AM, via BBC News

After Emma Raducanu suffered a humbling second-round exit, BBC Sport analyses what went wrong and where the Briton goes from here.

South Africa

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom

Today at 10:30 AM, via SAnews

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom

Eskom has moved to assure the public and stakeholders that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station continues to operate safely and securely.

This after the power utility reduced the station’s two units from full power to 100MW each following a fault on the 132kV transmission lines Pinotage transmission substation near...

South Africa

Government intensifies work to review scholar transport

Today at 10:25 AM, via SAnews

Government intensifies work to review scholar transport

Government is working on reviewing legislation governing scholar transport with a view to make the sector safer and more secure for learners.

This according to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who held a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon in the wake of a horrific accident which claimed the lives of 12 children on Monday.

The...

World

Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei

Today at 08:51 AM, via NPR

Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to the nearly 40-year reign.

Sport

Will Shield win ‘kickstart’ Carrick’s season?

Today at 10:12 AM, via BBC News

Carrick Rangers may have their first piece of senior silverware for 33 years but can the County Antrim Shield success boost the club’s bid for Irish Premiership survival?

Education

South Africa: Floods Derail Start of 2026 Classes in Limpopo and Mpumalanga – – Hundreds of Schools Shut

Today at 09:26 AM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Maverick] Relentless rains have submerged roads, collapsed bridges and damaged dozens of schools across Limpopo’s Vhembe, Mopani, and Sekhukhune districts and Mpumalanga’s Bushbuckridge, forcing the closure of more than 400 schools, delaying the academic year for thousands of learners. Damage reports are on the rise and access remains impossible for many, while parents and officials face...

Education

‘Crunch time’ on rising costs of Send provision in England, says thinktank

Today at 02:01 AM, via The Guardian

IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminent

The government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of special needs education for children in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The IFS said government spending on educating children with special needs would double between...

Education

Sudan: Minister of Infrastructure Underscores Al-Nilein University’s Role in Scientific Advancement Mo

Today at 01:10 AM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] – Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Seif Al-Nasr Haroun lauded Al-Nilein University’s leading role in keeping pace with scientific and technical progress, praising its swift rehabilitation of facilities damaged during the Rapid Support Forces militia rebellion. He reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate fully to enable the university to carry out its mission.

Science/Tech

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Is On-Track To Regain $250 This Year but the Question Is When? Is Meme-Mania Truly Over?

Today at 10:27 AM, via Tech Financials

The Solana price forecast conversation has resurfaced as the crypto market seeks direction following a volatile period. Solana has remained one of the essential networks for decentralized applications, NFTs, and overall fast-tracked blockchain adoption, though there has been a chill in altcoin markets. On the other hand, more focus has been placed on infrastructural projects. […]

Science/Tech

So a cow can use a stick to scratch its backside. When will we learn that humans are really not that special? | Helen Pilcher

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Veronika’s improvised grooming device has caused great surprise – but that tells us more about humans than cows

I have a farmer friend who regularly regales me with colourful stories of her cattle. Take the time when a beef cow called Noisette used her tongue to pull back the catch on the door of her pen so she could steal cattle nuts from the nearby feed bin. Or the time when she did it...