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WEDNESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2026, 12:57

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Taxpayers score a legal win against SARS

Today at 12:40 PM, via Daily Investor

Recent Tax Court rulings have upheld taxpayers’ rights by rejecting SARS’s attempts to increase disputed assessments after prescription.

South Africa

Booysens court shooting condemned

Today at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

Booysens court shooting condemned

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the fatal shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

The incident claimed the lives of at least two people while three others were left injured.

The committee called for accountability from security officials that were present at the...

Sport

Stormers tie down another star player

Today at 12:26 PM, via The South African

The Stormers’ squad planning has received another boost after an important backline player has put pen to paper on a contract extension.

Education

Kenya: Govt-World Bank Partnership Boosts ICT Uptake in Kenyan Schools

Today at 11:51 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nyeri — A groundbreaking collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank (WB) is significantly enhancing the uptake of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills in educational institutions across the country.

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...

Entertainment

Can South Africa survive without Amsa?

Today at 12:39 PM, via The Citizen

It’s a question downstream users are asking after ArcelorMittal SA’s latest application for a 51% anti-dumping duty on certain products.

Science/Tech

The Productivity Myth That’s Costing South Africa Talent

Today at 12:33 PM, via Tech Financials

Nearly 90% of companies have now announced or implemented some form of return-to-office mandate, according to Fast Company, yet these moves are colliding with a growing body of evidence suggesting that hybrid work, not full-time office presence, is now the most effective model for productivity, retention and recruitment. At a moment when South Africa faces […]

Science/Tech

Bitcoin Hyper Falls Short Where Remittix Delivers, How Is RTX Reshaping The PayFi Narrative As Platform Goes Live Feb 9th

Today at 12:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto market is entering a phase where execution matters more than ideas. Investors have seen enough whitepapers, testnets, and promises. In this environment, comparisons like Bitcoin Hyper vs Remittix are no longer theoretical debates. They are about which project is actually delivering value while market conditions remain uncertain. Remittix enters this conversation with momentum. […]

Motoring

Bad news for Takata in South Africa

Today at 09:54 AM, via TopAuto

Takata South Africa’s application for leave to appeal a Competition Appeal Court ruling has been dismissed.

Health

Could your frying pan be toxic?

Today at 12:31 PM, via BBC News

Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.