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Cape Town’s road of hell
The N2 highway between the Cape Town International Airport and the city centre is so dangerous that it has been dubbed the “hell run”.
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The N2 highway between the Cape Town International Airport and the city centre is so dangerous that it has been dubbed the “hell run”.

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President Zelensky says Russia has started using “far more” ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.

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South Africa’s 2026 property market is expected to see residential rents rise amid severe supply shortages and high construction costs, while commercial rentals will continue to lag.
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Donald Trump threatened to impose significant tariffs on French wine and champagne after posting a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron, which criticised Trump’s actions over Greenland.

South Africa
The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this stage.

South Africa
Gwabini faces cross-examination in Pretoria as Ntanzi and 4 others stand trial for Meyiwa’s murder.
South Africa
Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court
The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng on Tuesday.
The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates...
South Africa
President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
“The President has called the joint sitting in accordance with Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution and Rule...

World
President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.

World
Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

World
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

World
It’s unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don’t get along, has raised questions about the board’s mandate and decision-making processes.

Africa
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

Africa
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Africa
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Africa
Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Business
Automotive giant Motus is facing a legal showdown with one of South Africa biggest unions.

Politics
McBride’s remarks angered MPs, while he admitted submitting an outdated CV he couldn’t update.

Politics
The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Politics
Former IPID Head Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Sport
The redevelopment of Casement Park is to take a step forward with work to commence at the gaelic games stadium by the end of the month.

Sport
Hearts say captain Lawrence Shankland will miss six to eight weeks of action as the Scotland striker recovers from a hamstring strain.

Sport
With his contract expiring in the summer, Andoni Iraola’s future at Bournemouth is unclear after two successful seasons in charge.

Sport
American Venus Williams was competitive in her first round loss to Serbia’s Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open.

Education
Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities
Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...
Education
[GroundUp] Toilets are being repaired at Van Coller primary after parents shut down the school last week
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia School of Law (LSL) has announced the appointment of Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr., Esq. as its new Vice President, a move expected to further strengthen the institution’s academic leadership and commitment to excellence in legal education.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE) has released the results of the November 22, 2025, Undergraduate and Technical & Vocational College entrance examinations, with female candidates continuing to outperform their male counterparts.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Entertainment
Wine has gone into hiding since the vote, accusing the security forces of raiding his home and attempting to capture him.

Entertainment
Never headed during the event, JLR has scored its first victory in the Dakar Rally’s newly created Stock class with…
Entertainment

Entertainment
Julius Malema’s lawyers will attempt to convince the court why he should not receive a harsh sentence for violating gun laws.
Science/Tech
In an opinion piece for The Register, Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols argues that while “vibe coding” can be fun and occasionally useful for small, throwaway projects, it produces brittle, low-quality code that doesn’t scale and ultimately burdens real developers with cleanup and maintenance. An anonymous reader shares an excerpt: Vibe coding got a big boost when everyone’s favorite open source...

Science/Tech
Vumatel believes three factors will give it an edge as competition heats up on the next frontier of FTTH in South Africa.

Science/Tech
“Q-Day” may be a years away, but there’s an urgent need to get serious about quantum security today, experts have warned.

Science/Tech
Nearly a quarter-century after its release, I finally got to watch the first Lord of the Rings movie in a cinema — and it was fantastic.

Motoring
South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Motoring
Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.