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UPDATE: Cold water poured over stalingrad tactics against corruption-accused municipal CFO in South Africa
Efforts by factions in Matlosana to delay the CFO’s removal were halted by the legal process they attempted to navigate.
THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 18:00

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Efforts by factions in Matlosana to delay the CFO’s removal were halted by the legal process they attempted to navigate.
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The Will for Peace episode was more than an administrative mishap. Rather, South Africa, as an emerging middle power, faces critical questions around its strained relations with the US and its partners, and the evolution of BRICS.
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SARS data shows that a tiny municipality in the Northern Cape has the highest average taxable income in South Africa.

South Africa
Ralston Petersen, ex-SAPS officer of 16 years, jailed for 6 years on 8 counts of fraud, corruption.

South Africa
Police say the gunman allegedly shot at other teachers before turning the gun on himself.

South Africa
Zungu testified in Pretoria High Court as five men face trial for the 2014 murder of Bafana captain.
South Africa
Departments finalising MoU to strengthen subject-choice guidance, learner preparedness
The Departments of Basic Education and Higher Education and Training are finalising a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening alignment between the school and post-school systems.
This is particularly around subject-choice guidance, learner preparedness and smoother...
World
At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, with six others injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

World
The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

World
European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

World
European leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday night for an emergency meeting on tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and President Trump’s tariff threats.

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Africa
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Business
Economists at Nedbank believe the Reserve Bank will hold interest rates for longer than expected.
Business
Business

Business
South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Group, has installed its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, making it one of the largest private-sector installations in the country.

Politics
Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Politics
Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Politics
Medicare 24, once linked to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, comes under scrutiny.

Politics
WC Premier says they’ve submitted two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Sport
Justin Gaethje says he couldn’t “see things for years” until surgery after being born short-sighted in one eye and long-sighted in the other.

Sport
UFC star Justin Gaethje reveals he was born short-sighted in one eye and long-sighted in the other, which severely affected his depth perception for the first half of his career. He also recalls the “life-changing” surgery that he had in 2016 which enabled him to see clearly again.

Sport
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns switch focus to the CAF Champions League against Al-Hilal. Here’s the expected starting 11.

Sport
Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann from FC Como this month.
Education
[Daily Trust] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the discipline, which he described as central to building a stable and just society.
Education
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed the Government of The Gambia’s commitment to transforming the country’s higher education sector, while acknowledging the critical support of the World Bank and other development partners in advancing human capital development.
Education
[The Point] The Honourable Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, delivered a compelling keynote address highlighting education as one of the highest-return investments for The Gambia and its development partners.
Education
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has reaffirmed his Administration’s unwavering commitment to inclusive education, highlighting that children with disabilities are central to Liberia’s national development agenda.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A major new Afrikaans university campus is taking shape in SA, reflecting growing demand for Afrikaans higher education in the country.

Entertainment
A former teacher accused of sexual assault cut into Ntabankulu Primary, fatally shot two teacher, injured another, then killed himself.

Entertainment
Power FM says it has entered into an arrangement with Sars.

Entertainment
Consumers were warned about spending too much over December and many listened, but most are still worse off after the festivities.

Entertainment
The SA U19s sneak into the Super Six stage and will face Australia U19s and Sri Lanka U19s in their next two matches.
Science/Tech
Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians signed on to a new campaign against what they call “theft at a grand scale” by AI companies. From a report: The signatories of the campaign — called “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” — include authors George Saunders and Jodi Picoult, actors Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson, and musicians like the band R.E.M., Billy Corgan, and The Roots....

Science/Tech
In six years, the only progress made at the site for the ambitious development was the erection of a fence.
Science/Tech
An expanded class-action lawsuit filed last Friday alleges that a member of Nvidia’s data strategy team directly contacted Anna’s Archive — the sprawling shadow library hosting millions of pirated books — to explore “including Anna’s Archive in pre-training data for our LLMs.” Internal documents cited in the amended complaint show Nvidia sought information about “high-speed access” to the...
Science/Tech
The new year was supposed to bring opportunities for beaten-down software stocks. Instead, the group is off to its worst start in years. From a report: The release of a new artificial intelligence tool from startup Anthropic on Jan. 12 rekindled fears about disruption that weighed on software makers in 2025. TurboTax owner Intuit tumbled 16% last week, its worst since 2022, while Adobe and...

Motoring
The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

Motoring
These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.
Health
Researchers found an antibody that seems to play a role in people with better lung cancer prognoses, but turning it into a treatment could be difficult.
Health
One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

Health
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.