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Traitors winner Rachel ‘heartbroken’ following mum’s death
Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was “heartbroken” at the death of her “beautiful wee mummy”.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 12:16

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Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was “heartbroken” at the death of her “beautiful wee mummy”.
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An audio recording allegedly captures suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu coercing a witness, known as Witness E, to submit a false statement to the Madlanga commission.

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South Africa has seemingly avoided major US backlash over Iran’s naval exercise participation largely due to Washington’s shifting focus elsewhere, highlighting that the country is relying more on luck than effective diplomacy.

South Africa
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures.

South Africa
R372 million has been set aside for the Defence Force Day parade.
South Africa
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...
South Africa
SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo.
In a statement on Monday, the department explained that Project OWETHU is a Department of Defence supported initiative aimed at providing...
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.

World
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
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

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”.

Africa
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.
Business

Business
Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.

Business
South Africa is enjoying a strong market rally, but there are economic realities and major risks that can’t be ignored.
Business

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.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander has called it quits at 36 after a near 20-year career in the Premier Soccer League and abroad.

Sport
Moroccan champions AS FAR have been building towards their moment in Fifa’s Champions Cup against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Sport
BBC Scotland looks at the national team’s warm-up schedule, Steve Clarke’s injury concerns, and what sort of shape his side’s opponents are in.

Sport
Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have spoken out after fan unrest, Pitso Mosimane chants, and a heated Loftus Versfeld exit.
Education
[Premium Times] Last year, only one Nigerian university, Covenant University, made it to the top 1,000 spot, raising concerns about the quality of Nigerian universities.
Education
The moment is ripe to deal a debilitating blow to Trumpism and the MAGA movement. But who can deliver it?
Education
When a class in Portland went out for recess on Thursday, their teacher recalled, some of the 6-year-old students anxiously asked, “What about the ICE people?”
Education
[Premium Times] Mr Alausa said the education ministry would meet the heads of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to decide how the Needs Assessment Fund will be spent.

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

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a strong-worded response to Elon Musk, who criticised the performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ in viral videos.

Entertainment
Magwaza died in hospital after a short illness.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Modise questioned whether Sundowns could still be regarded as a “top team” on the continent.

Entertainment
The officer showed courage under fire.

Science/Tech
South African shoppers can now search Amazon using images, screenshots or barcodes with Amazon Lens.

Science/Tech
The Association of Communications and Technology, which represents players like MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C, has taken issue with Home Affairs’ new identity verification fees.
Science/Tech
jeditobe writes: ReactOS, the open-source operating system aimed at binary compatibility with Windows, recently marked its 30th anniversary. Launched in 1996, ReactOS has focused on providing a free alternative to Windows, with compatibility for Windows applications and drivers. Though still in development, it has made significant progress in recent years, including improvements to USB support,...

Science/Tech
An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)

Motoring
A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s biggest cities is urging motorists to claim impounded vehicles before its crushing deadline.
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?