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Kruger Park evacuates amid level 6 flood warning
SA Weather Service warns of severe weather that could lead to flooding in Mpumalanga and Limpopo

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Trump won’t take Greenland by force, Mandelson says
The president’s advisers would tell him the move would spell real danger for American interests, the former UK ambassador to the US believes.
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Back to school: SA parents paying premium cost for branded threads and basic pens
As the 2026 academic year approaches, the Competition Commission warns that restrictive supply deals and price disparities are turning basic education into a financial hurdle for many families.

South Africa
Fire crews contain flames in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
However, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro says there have been fire flare ups in the Wedgewood Golf Estate.

South Africa
Traffic backs up at Limpopo N1 toll gates after fatal crash
The N1 North remains closed for traffic near the Ysterberg Mountain outside Polokwane after a crash

South Africa
Zinplex slams SAHPRA warning on children’s Zinc supplements
Zinplex says their products are formulated by healthcare professionals, including pharmacists
South Africa
President Ramaphosa to attend UAE summit
President Ramaphosa to attend UAE summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday.
The President will undertake an official visit to the UAE from 12-13 January 2026 at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
“The ADSW summit brings together...

World
Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

World
After Venezuela, is the world order shifting from diplomacy towards aggression?
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Peter Krause of Boston College about the Trump Administration’s willingness to act unilaterally against other countries and what this means for international relations.

World
Venezuela’s exiles in Chile caught between hope and uncertainty
Initial joy among Venezuela’s diaspora in Chile has given way to caution, as questions grow over what Maduro’s capture means for the country — and for those who fled it.

World
Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban
A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies and no international expertise.

Africa
Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africa
Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians ‘continue to be killed’
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Africa
The musician and the strongman leader – what you need to know about Uganda’s election
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Business
The South African CEO who could create the world’s largest mining company – worth R3 trillion
Gary Nagle is central to talks that could see Glencore and Rio Tinto create the world’s largest miner.

Business
The iconic 113-year-old South African brand that made a huge comeback after disappearing twice
Lion Lager is one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in South Africa.

Business
Big change coming for smoking in South Africa
New smoking laws being processed by parliament could force tobacco brands to use standardised packaging. But there’s a big problem.

Business
Good news for Discovery medical aid members told to pay back thousands in claims
Discovery Health announced that it will cover the cost of a claims system error that resulted in the overpayment of certain Above Threshold Benefit (ATB) claims during 2025.

Politics
Ramaphosa to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President dismisses critics, says the party is ‘here to stay’
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
ANC declares 2026 ‘year to fix local government’ ahead of elections
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP brands ANC ‘leader of society’, endorses party’s renewal project
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Sport
Pitso will want to make changes and get rid of Flemming Berg, ex-Sundowns star warns
Pitso Mosimane could return to Mamelodi Sundowns but what does this mean for the club’s sporting director Flemming Berg?

Sport
David hat-trick seals Harlequins knockout spot
Nick David scores a hat-trick to help Harlequins book their spot in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 by thrashing a much-changed Stormers side.

Sport
Reports: Two new signings joining Sundowns camp
Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns are said to be moments away from announcing two new football players.

Sport
Poland beat Switzerland for debut United Cup title
Poland battle back to beat Switzerland 2-1 in the United Cup final in Sydney to win the mixed-gender tournament for the first time.
Education
An Education Success Story
We bring you some good news about schools in a place you might not expect.

Education
Excessive screen time limits vocabulary of toddlers, experts warn
Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, UK government research finds
Excessive screen time is damaging toddlers’ ability to speak, the government has warned as it prepares to issue advice to parents for the first time on how to manage screen use in under-fives.
New research has found that children aged two with the highest screen use – about five hours a...
Education
How Mississippi Schools, Like Hazlehurst Elementary, Transformed itself From Worst to Best
Since 2013, Mississippi has skyrocketed on national tests, while blue states lag. What is it doing right?
Education
A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became an Oscar-nominated film.

Lifestyle
Big cats burn paws after sanctuary is ravaged by wildfires
The Panthera Africa sanctuary has shared how several big cats were burned – and how one is in a coma – amid the Western Cape wildfires.

Lifestyle
Black Coffee shows off customised R9m Lambo amid divorce news
DJ Black Coffee has shown off his custom Lamborghini Huracán STO worth over R9 million after showing off his luxury Clifton villa…

Lifestyle
Everyday factors beyond smoking contributing to lung ageing
While most people expect smoking to be responsible for lung ageing, other everyday factors beyond this also pays a contributing role.

Lifestyle
‘I wanted to separate’: Desmond Scott apologises to Kristy
Desmond Scott publicly apologised to estranged wife, TikTok star Kristy Scott amid reports of alleged fidelity and divorce.

Entertainment
Harlequins end Stormers’ 10-game winning streak while Cheetahs match is postponed
The Stormers, missing several Springboks and fielding four debutants, were thrashed 61-10 in London.

Entertainment
Parents urged to take active role in scholar transport safety as schools reopen
Pupils made up just over 5% of more than 12 000 road deaths recorded nationwide in 2024.

Entertainment
21-year-old suspect linked to Linomtha Skeyi murder hands himself over to police
The reasons behind the killing remain unknown, and the police is continuing their investigation.

Entertainment
5 killed as overloaded minibus overturns in Limpopo
It is suspected that a tyre burst caused the minibus to overturn

Science/Tech
South Africa’s most powerful corporation under fire after botched R700-million fibre deal
A property tycoon embroiled in a botched R700 million deal to acquire a stake in MetroFibre has accused senior officials of corruption.
Science/Tech
Cory Doctorow: Legalising Reverse Engineering Could End ‘Enshittification’
Scifi author/tech activist Cory Doctorow has decried the “enshittification” of our technologies to extract more profit. But Saturday he also described what could be “the beginning of the end for enshittification” in a new article for the Guardian — “our chance to make tech good again”.There is only one reason the world isn’t bursting with wildly profitable products and projects that...

Science/Tech
16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)
I’ve spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I’ve found.

Science/Tech
Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative
This is a promising stand-alone Dolby Atmos soundbar for music fans, but it still needs a few software tweaks.

Motoring
Driving after surgery in South Africa – My experience, and what my insurer said
I recently had what my surgeon described as “big surgery” on my right leg, and this was my experience getting back behind the wheel.

Motoring
BYD unveils new car brand
BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

Motoring
What it’s like to take a Japanese bullet train
Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

Motoring
Most new cars in South Africa have this feature – And it’s getting banned in China
A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.
Health
In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come?
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
The rugby mum looking to get others to play
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
Death Toll From California Wild Mushroom Poisoning Rises to 3
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.
Health
Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists
Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.