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South Africa losing its crown in Africa
South Africa is now competing with its continental peers for investor attention, as the country has lost its monopoly status as the “gateway to Africa”.
WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2026, 12:19

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South Africa is now competing with its continental peers for investor attention, as the country has lost its monopoly status as the “gateway to Africa”.

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The SIU’s investigation into the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has resulted in the return of R1.7 billion to the organisation’s coffers.
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The live broadcast across channels of Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating endemic police corruption offers an opportunity for MPs to put on display for the electorate how and why they represent us.

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Allowing private vaccination would not impede the state’s efforts to respond to the foot-and-mouth-disease outbreak, lobby groups say.

South Africa
The vehicles were impounded in two operations by the Limpopo Department of Transport on Wednesday.

South Africa
This despite a case of incitement to commit violence being investigated against Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

South Africa
Parliament Ad Hoc Committee on allegations by Mkhwanazi is continuing on Wednesday.
South Africa
Riaan Manser took his family to visit Zimbabwe to show them Victoria Falls for the first time, and it was a “glorious baptism that awakened the senses”.

World
The Football Association of Malaysia executive committee has resigned to pave the way for reforms.
World
As the White House worked to “de-escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a syringe of unknown liquid at a town hall meeting, where she called for curbing the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown.

World
Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

World
Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Africa
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Africa
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Business
Wendy Myers is the Head of Securities at PSG and a veteran of the investment and finance industries with over two decades of experience.

Business
The South African rand continued its rally on Wednesday, hitting R15.80 to the dollar as markets eye key interest rate moves this week.
Business
Business

Politics
Mr So and so is allegedly link to suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya.

Politics
The MMC’s family confirmed his passing after his mortal remains were found in Mozambique.

Politics
Mathibe arrested after Joshco office raid over alleged contract irregularities and corruption.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of corruption within the judiciary.

Sport
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are set to complete a deadline day signing: Jody Ah Shene from Cape Town City.

Sport
France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a “cardiac event”.

Sport
Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid set up a quarter-final meeting in the men’s wheelchair singles before reaching the doubles semi-finals together.

Sport
As Mamelodi Sundowns pull away at the top, Orlando Pirates are left chasing momentum and answers in a tightening title race.
Education
High schoolers are turning to chatbots for help navigating the college admissions process. Does a virtual college coach know what’s best for students?
Education
Sites in China are selling test questions, and online forums offer software that can bypass test protections, according to tutors and testing experts raising alarms.
Education
[Vanguard] Abuja–In a decisive push to entrench transparency and accountability in public spending, state governments across Nigeria will now be required to publish details of contract awards in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors every quarter under a Federal Government-World Bank collaboration.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The subnational governments are to embark on quarterly publication of contract award information for procurements in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors, within 30 days of the end of each quarter under the World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-GOV) Programme of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

Lifestyle
In honour of International LEGO Day, we’re breaking down the legacy of this famous toy, brick by brick. Take a look…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Darren Scott’s ex-wife Sarah-Kate Accetta penned a touching tribute to the late radio DJ on his 62nd birthday. Take a look…

Entertainment
The defence argued that continuing with the trial under the circumstances would be unfair to the accused.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Teams are working around the clock to mitigate the risk of failure at the compromised dam.

Entertainment
The spinner helped the Proteas beat the West Indies in the first of three T20s on Tuesday before the start of the global showpiece.

Science/Tech
In a bold move to empower African entrepreneurs and startups, HOSTAFRICA has slashed the price of .co.za domains to just R49, making it the lowest-priced .co.za domain offering in the country.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Universe Today: There’s a bright side to every situation. In 2032, the Moon itself might have a particularly bright side if it is blasted by a 60-meter-wide asteroid. The chances of such an event are still relatively small (only around 4%), but non-negligible. And scientists are starting to prepare both for the bad (massive risks to satellites and huge...

Science/Tech
There has been a substantial decline in the petrol and diesel price decreases expected for next month compared to earlier in the fuel price review period.

Science/Tech
iCAUR has confirmed it will enter South Africa with 20 dealerships, launching two models and a national support network.
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s biggest cities has failed to renew its contract with its speed camera provider.

Motoring
South Africa wants to raise the import tariff for Indian and Chinese cars from 25% to 50%.

Motoring
Buying your first car in South Africa is a rite of passage, the step between lifts from friends and full independence, between planning routes around taxis and deciding when to hit the road on your own terms.

Health
Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate’s birthday.
Health
The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.
Health
His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.

Health
Sonny Taylor was “left distressed for a significant amount of time” before his birth, a report says.