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Out-of-sorts Raducanu beaten at Australian Open
Britain’s Emma Raducanu is below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova.
WEDNESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2026, 07:39

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Britain’s Emma Raducanu is below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova.

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Britain’s Emma Raducanu is below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova.

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South Africa is set to spend over R4 billion on VIP and static protection for the President, ministers, deputy ministers and international dignitaries in 2026/27, significantly more than the past two fiscal years.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

South Africa
Two suspects arrested in connection with Marikana mass shooting are set to appear in Athlone Court

South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa will focus on Early Childhood Development at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla

South Africa
Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the court.

South Africa
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday
World
US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland threatens to tear the transatlantic alliance apart.

World
The dispute began after the couple defended their right to heat palak paneer in a campus microwave.

World
In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack last month, Australia toughened its gun laws on Tuesday.

World
Attendees at Davos are steeling themselves for major disruption — not only to the local traffic thanks to heightened security, but possibly to the existing world order.

Africa
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Africa
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

Business
A risk expert has warned that one of South Africa’s most important systems is close to breaking point.

Business
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company, helps companies to modernise their mobile apps and give them a fresh look and feel.

Business
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

Business
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Politics
Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

Politics
McBride says Phahlane isn’t smeared but is a senior police figure facing multiple criminal trials.

Politics
Government has maintained South Africa’s conduct did not breach diplomatic or security protocols.

Politics
His utterances angered several Members of Parliament (MPs).

Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has again divided opinions with his latest social media antics, which made use of AI.

Sport
World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States – but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.

Sport
Jude Bellingham responds to partying claims with a goal celebration in the Champions League win over Monaco.

Sport
The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women’s tour to New Zealand.

Education
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...
Education
[SNA] – Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Seif Al-Nasr Haroun lauded Al-Nilein University’s leading role in keeping pace with scientific and technical progress, praising its swift rehabilitation of facilities damaged during the Rapid Support Forces militia rebellion. He reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate fully to enable the university to carry out its mission.
Education
[New Dawn] Over 188 students from Margibi County Electoral District #2 have received scholarships through their Representative, Ivar K. Jones.
Education
Schools with more white children miss out on smaller class sizes and other benefits, the lawsuit says. The policy dates back to desegregation efforts in the 1970s.

Lifestyle
South Africa’s largest immigration reform programme yet sees a host of overhauls to boost the economy. Here’s why …

Lifestyle
Authorities have cautioned the public against the spread of AI-generated images of the Vanderbijlpark student transport minibus crash.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The ANC has been in the spotlight in January after intense lobbying by some in the party in favour of Motsepe running for the party presidency.

Entertainment
A war of words has erupted in the automotive industry over cheap imports, local production and thousands of lost jobs.

Entertainment
The Stormers will be gunning to keep their unbeaten URC run intact against the Sharks, and key to that will be a good defensive performance.

Entertainment
On Friday, 16 January, another player won the PowerBall Plus jackpot of R33.7 million.

Science/Tech
Over the past 90 days, money has piled into Bitcoin. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index was 26/100 on January 20, 2026, meaning that Bitcoin is driving the market currently. A Bitcoin-led market tends to punish smaller assets that rely solely on attention, since fewer buyers remain to support prices. In a Bitcoin-led market, utility-first projects can […]

Science/Tech
MyBroadband tested Woolworths Food’s online shopping service and found that it delivers products which are close to their ‘Sell By’ dates.

Science/Tech
Crown Point Capital has released an operational update outlining sustained growth in trading activity across multiple asset classes within its cryptocurrency trading platform. The update reflects continued user engagement and expanding participation as market activity evolves across both digital assets and related trading instruments. As trading behavior becomes increasingly diversified,...

Science/Tech
MBB Finance has released a platform update detailing measures taken to reinforce a secure trading environment across both equity and cryptocurrency markets. The update reflects a continued emphasis on safeguarding system integrity, maintaining execution consistency, and supporting dependable user interaction as participation across multiple asset classes continues to expand. As market activity...

Motoring
New research shows that there is an opportunity for electric cars to take off in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The pricing for the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been uncovered ahead of its South African debut.
Motoring

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.