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‘We’re there for him’ – England will rally around grieving Itoje
Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 15:03

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Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.

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South African motorists are steering toward further relief at the fuel pumps in February.
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Gauteng’s agriculture department is investing R16m from the comprehensive agricultural support programme to manage and vaccinate against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with more than 286,000 vaccines already administered.

South Africa
Two suspects arrested for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm to appear in Acornhoek court

South Africa
The DA launched a petition to stop the alleged budgetary cuts.

South Africa
March and March movement founder Jacintha Ngobese-Zuma has denied any wrongdoing.

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

World
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.
World
Israeli forces brought home the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, finally closing the chapter on a painful saga that has haunted Israeli society since Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack.
World
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
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.

Africa
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Africa
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country.
Business

Business
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber is facing further backlash over the increase to the fee access to the National Population Register

Business
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.

Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Politics
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

Politics
The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.

Politics
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

Sport
BBC Sport NI looks at the growing Irish impact in the NFL and the next batch of players hoping to secure a career in American football.

Sport
The Springboks have offered a big injury update on a key player who is in a race against time to be fit for the season-opener.

Sport
Aston Villa make a fresh enquiry to re-sign former midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan as Unai Emery looks to bolster his options in the centre of the pitch.

Sport
Rado Vidosic, Brighton’s women’s and girls’ head of coaching and father of women’s head coach Dario, dies aged 64.
Education
[Leadership] Founder and chief executive officer of Learning Impact Model Limited, Mr Omagbitse Barrow, has identified Nigeria’s widening skills deficit and an overemphasis on certificates as major constraints to organisational performance, innovation and national development.
Education
[Leadership] Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his investment in the education sector, particularly the strengthening of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] 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.
Education
[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.

Lifestyle
SANParks has dismissed as fake news a social media article ‘confirming’ that 15 poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
FlySafair responded to backlash of a group of EFF supporters creating a disturbance in-flight en route to support leader, Julius Malema.

Entertainment
More updates are likely to be applied soon to the Alfa Romeo’s more than decade old flagship models.

Entertainment
The highly anticipated album will be released this Friday, 30 January.
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘These messages are threatening to me and Mr Matlala and amount to intimidation,’ he claimed.
Science/Tech
Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.

Science/Tech
The EU is accelerating its Iris2 satellite network to secure sovereign communications and reduce reliance on US systems.

Science/Tech
Amazon Lens allows customers to find products using photos, screenshots, or barcodes through the Amazon Shopping app.

Science/Tech
The market market is expected to more than double from an estimated R49.6 billion in 2025 to a projected R101.5 billion in 2029, says BMIT.
Motoring

Motoring
TopAuto recently test drove the new Riddara RD6, one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

Motoring
A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.
Motoring
Health
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.
Health
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 term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
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?