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MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026, 14:45

South Africa

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Today at 13:18 PM, via SAnews

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum’s Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated.

“Government expresses its appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) for selecting South Africa as the host of this gathering. South Africa stands...

Sport

Scotland to face Ivory Coast at Hill Dickinson

Today at 14:01 PM, via BBC News

Steve Clarke’s Scotland will face Ivory Coast for the first time at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on 31 March as part of their World Cup preparations.

Education

Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships

Today at 13:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[U.S. Embassy Lome] Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language education and professional exchange. The event highlighted ongoing U.S. support for education and innovation in Togo, recognized national efforts to expand English instruction, and reaffirmed shared...

Education

South Africa: Not One Learner Passed Matric At Limpopo School

Today at 12:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] All 15 learners failed matric at Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School in Dikgalaopeng, Limpopo, the country’s only 100% fail rate. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited the school on 15 January, promising help and blaming poor leadership.

Lifestyle

LATEST | DJ Warras murder accused denied bail

Today at 13:45 PM, via The South African

The man accused of involvement in DJ Warras’ murder will remain in custody after the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application.

Entertainment

Recipe of the day: Classic bobotie

Today at 14:24 PM, via The Citizen

Bobotie is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of South Africa’s rich cultural heritage

Science/Tech

Barbara Hurman obituary

Today at 13:51 PM, via The Guardian

My mother, Barbara Hurman, who has died aged 100, was an archaeologist specialising in the identification and illustration of finds: the items disinterred during the course of excavations.

She worked on a number of sites for the Buckinghamshire County Museum, Milton Keynes Archaeological Unit, the Department of the Environment and the Museum of London, and in her late 70s completed four summer...