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GROUNDUP: After five years, Prasa moves to revive trains south of Johannesburg
Trains on the Vereeniging line stopped running during the Covid-19 lockdown due to vandalism.
WEDNESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2026, 14:15
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Trains on the Vereeniging line stopped running during the Covid-19 lockdown due to vandalism.

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English players and officials are shocked by the current scheduling for the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup because of the impact it could have on the WSL.

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The 19-year-old is in advanced talks about moving to the south coast and will help the Cherries replace Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City last week.

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The South African rand strengthened from around R19.93 per US dollar in 2025 to R16.30 in early 2026, and this trend is expected to continue.

South Africa
About 500 residents fled their homes following alleged intimidation from illegal miners

South Africa
It is reported that there have been no injuries in the Franschhoek fires, only damage to equipment

South Africa
Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the Booysen’s Magistrate’s Court.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa calls for urgent strengthening of foundational learning
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s education system can only succeed if learners acquire strong literacy and numeracy skills in the early years of schooling.
The President was addressing the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on...

World
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks veteran diplomat Richard Haass about President Trump’s objectives with his address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
World
Much of Uganda has returned to normal after millions voted in tense presidential and legislative elections marked by violence in some parts of the country and disputed results.
World
David Beckham addressed social media use by his children, a day after his son, Brooklyn Beckham, said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

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.

Business
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next’s £2.5m pound offer.
Business

Business
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says he favours ending the use of the prime interest rate in the country.
Business

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

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

Sport
Hampshire’s Ben Mayes smashes 191 – an England U19s World Cup record – against Scotland in Harare.

Sport
With the PGA Tour going on the offensive, how hard LIV’s paymasters fight to keep Bryson DeChambeau may well go a long way to dictating the future credibility of its series, writes Dan Roan.

Sport
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says supporters have “every right to be annoyed” with his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on a tour of New Zealand before the Ashes.

Sport
The Stormers’ squad planning has received another boost after an important backline player has put pen to paper on a contract extension.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations), Rahma Riyadh Kisuo, has donated school supplies to 1,000 children with special needs at Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School and Mnyamani Primary School in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam.
Education
Donald J. Trump has unleashed the power of the presidency against American colleges, with mixed results.
Education
[Capital FM] Nyeri — A groundbreaking collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank (WB) is significantly enhancing the uptake of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills in educational institutions across the country.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Relentless rains have submerged roads, collapsed bridges and damaged dozens of schools across Limpopo’s Vhembe, Mopani, and Sekhukhune districts and Mpumalanga’s Bushbuckridge, forcing the closure of more than 400 schools, delaying the academic year for thousands of learners. Damage reports are on the rise and access remains impossible for many, while parents and officials face...

Lifestyle
Jaden Smith has a big notch in his belt after his Paris Fashion Week debut as Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Creative Director.

Lifestyle
A Cape Town couple plan to launch WattWallet, a pay later prepaid electricity app to help households who run out of power before payday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ready to reap the fruits of a bountiful South African summer? The Delheim Harvest Festival in Stellenbosch awaits you this February!

Entertainment
Recent rainfall and inter-dam pumping contribute to slight improvement, but municipality warns severe strain continues.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa said confronting these five challenges was essential to building a ‘resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system’.

Entertainment
He was previously linked with a move to Belgium, but the transfer failed to materialise.

Entertainment
It aligns with the National Development Plan’s goals, emphasising inclusive digital transformation to ensure no community is left behind.

Science/Tech
Electricity market liberalisation, new trading rules and grid reform will define renewable energy progress in 2026.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s latest trial of digital sound broadcasting – using DRM technology – is set to be launched next month.

Science/Tech
Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.

Science/Tech
The second version of Nikon’s Z5 brings improved autofocus, faster burst rates, and impressive video specs, making it one of the best “entry-level” full-frame cameras on the market.

Motoring
The VW Polo is a staple of the South African auto scene, but its price tag has grown considerably over the last few years.

Motoring
A major South African airline has halted all flights to one airport until Valentine’s Day.

Motoring
Motoring retail giant Motus is facing legal action following its decision to retrench dozens of workers in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Health
Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

Health
A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.