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GLOBAL HEATING OP-ED: When fires, floods and drought become the norm, delaying is no longer an option
In South Africa, this summer has given us a vivid illustration of the potential havoc to come – fires in the Western Cape and floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Here are four areas where the country should be taking climate action in the year ahead.

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First Hundred auction to span two days in March
The Hundred’s inaugural player auction will be held in London on 11 and 12 March, in a historic first for major sport in the UK.

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Two metals crushed gold over the last year
Gold has had a tremendous run. However, silver and platinum’s performance has dwarfed gold’s over the last year.

South Africa
LIVE | Tourism Minister briefs media on local tourism performance
Minister De Lille is briefing the media on the review of the local tourism performance.

South Africa
SAWS issues heatwave warning for three provinces
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures.

South Africa
COSATU criticises govt’s planned budget for Defence Force day parade
R372 million has been set aside for the Defence Force Day parade.
South Africa
Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality
Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.
The agreement recognises...
World
In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It’s part of the curriculum
While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it’s become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.

World
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
Despite dozens of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected narco-boats, drug flows continue, allies are alarmed, and Caribbean fishermen say their livelihoods are under threat.

World
Activists fear U.S. visa restrictions for Palestinians will hurt diplomacy
Palestinians can no longer apply for a U.S. visa with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority — another sign, they say, that the Trump administration is sidelining Palestinians.

World
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

Africa
Kenyan cult leader faces charges over 52 further deaths
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Africa
Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted opposition leader’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Business
Transforming reconciliation operations into automated momentum
By returning 95% of manual recon time to the business, TJ Recon PRO empowers finance teams to shift their focus to more strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Business
Elite private school coming to popular semigration hotspot in South Africa
Construction has begun on a new elite private school coming to KwaZulu-Natal’s fast-growing North Coast.
Business

Business
Parental leave system ‘not equal for all families’
Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.

Politics
Senona must testify until completion: Justice Madlanga
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

Politics
Sanco calls for probe following discovery of ANC Greater Joburg ballot papers
The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.

Politics
LIVE | Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee starts public participation process
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: Day 47
The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

Sport
Assiratti to miss Six Nations as Wales call in Wainwright
Wales prop Keiron Assiratti is set to miss the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with fellow Cardiff prop Sam Wainwright called into the squad.

Sport
Carrick needs to judged over a longer period – Sutton
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton on The Monday Night Club as the former Premier League striker praises Michael Carrick after his “brilliant start” as interim head coach of Manchester United.

Sport
Palace could get dragged into this – Sutton
Chris Sutton tells the Monday Night Club that he believes Crystal Palace could be dragged into a relegation battle in the Premier League if they don’t make a decision on manager Oliver Glasner soon.

Sport
‘Why aren’t Pirates playing?’: Fans raise eyebrows over midweek fixtures
Orlando Pirates’ continued absence from midweek action has left fans asking tough questions about PSL scheduling.
Education
Ghana: Ho Technical University Recognises Five Former Leaders
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Technical University (HTU) Council has recognised five of its former leaders with the unveiling of busts and rolls in their honour, aimed at motivating present and future leaders to commit themselves to the development of the university.
Education
Ghana: MoE Clarifies Ai Education Tool Pilot, Assures Inclusion of GA and Adangbe
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has clarified that the selection of four Ghanaian languages for the pilot phase of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered education tool is not intended to exclude any linguistic group.
Education
Nigeria: Ekpoma Protests and the Cost of Violence
[Daily Trust] On January 10, 2026, students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), joined by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, took to the streets over surge in kidnappings, demanding safety in a community where abductions have become frequent and brazen. Ekpoma, once a relatively peaceful town, has been turned into a notorious kidnap-for-ransom flashpoint, with...
Education
South Africa: 250 Learners Share Three Pit Toilets At This Eastern Cape School
[GroundUp] Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Action will be taken’: FlySafair responds to EFF in-flight video
FlySafair responded to backlash of a group of EFF supporters creating a disturbance in-flight en route to support leader, Julius Malema.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Here’s what SA’s small businesses can expect in 2026
Stronger relationships with financial institutions are arguably among the most decisive factors this year.

Entertainment
‘A very difficult time for me’: Carol Steyn on grief and 12 years of 67 Blankets
Carol Steyn lost both her husband and sister in 2025

Entertainment
Hawks arrest five in R12m construction fraud; four companies implicated
More arrests are imminent.

Entertainment
Eskom subcontractor receives 35-year sentence for sabotage at Camden power station
Shongwe was employed as an Eskom subcontractor and was found guilty of removing plugs which caused a generator to trip.

Science/Tech
Important information for people with solar panels on their roofs in South Africa
Eskom has threatened to cut off direct customers with unregistered solar systems.

Science/Tech
Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead
Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit – which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices – succeeds.

Science/Tech
Where Tech Leaders and Students Really Think AI Is Going
We asked tech CEOs, journalists, entertainers, students, and more about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. Here’s what they said.

Science/Tech
Comms department outlines plans to resuscitate SAPO, BBI
The comms ministry readies a SA Post Office-focused partnership programme with the private sector for this quarter.

Motoring
How to get a 50% discount on outstanding speeding fines
A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.
Motoring

Motoring
Warning for motorists with impounded vehicles in South Africa
One of South Africa’s biggest cities is urging motorists to claim impounded vehicles before its crushing deadline.
Motoring
Health
Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.
Health
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
What does it take to be a prison officer?
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?