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SOCCER SHAKE-UP: Is Afcon move to four-year cycle Motsepe’s vision or pandering to Europe?
The decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations from being a biennial competition to a quadrennial one has been one of the biggest talking points in recent weeks. Who exactly does it benefit?

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Caluori aims for England debut inside six months – then greatness
Noah Caluori believes he needs to make his England senior debut over the next six months to stay on track for his ambition to be one of the game’s great wings.

Top Stories
How to watch the nominated films
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

South Africa
Former W. Cape police sentenced to six years for fraud and corruption
Ralston Petersen, ex-SAPS officer of 16 years, jailed for 6 years on 8 counts of fraud, corruption.

South Africa
Alleged school shooter dead after teacher killed in Ntabankulu
Police say the gunman allegedly shot at other teachers before turning the gun on himself.

South Africa
Zungu rejects claims his hostel residence was gathering spot
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
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
News24 | Israel kills 11 in Gaza, including two children and three journalists
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
Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa’s Syria
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
World leaders to hold emergency summit on Greenland. And, SCOTUS weighs Fed case
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 to meet for emergency summit about the U.S. and Greenland
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
Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violence
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Guinea-Bissau coup leaders set December election date
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Africa
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: the fallout from Uganda’s internet shutdown
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Business
Bad turn for interest rate expectations in South Africa
Economists at Nedbank believe the Reserve Bank will hold interest rates for longer than expected.
Business
Business

Business
South Africa’s biggest retailer kissing Eskom goodbye
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 maintains no blue lights were fitted on Cat Matlala’s cars
Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Politics
SCA dismisses SAHRA’s bid to halt auction of Mandela’s assets
Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Politics
Mkhwanazi’s links to Medicare 24 boss takes centre stage in Parly
Medicare 24, once linked to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, comes under scrutiny.

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

Sport
I couldn’t see, taste or smell for years – Gaethje
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 Gaethje’s ‘life-changing’ surgery that enabled him to see
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
Sundowns’ expected starting 11 vs Al-Hilal
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns switch focus to the CAF Champions League against Al-Hilal. Here’s the expected starting 11.

Sport
Lehmann joins Leicester from FC Como
Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann from FC Como this month.
Education
Nigeria: Why I Enrolled for Law Degree in State University – Emir Sanusi
[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
Gambia: Moherst Commends World Bank Support for Higher Education Development
[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
Gambia: Finance Minister Says Education Gives Highest-Return On Investments
[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
Liberia: Liberia’s Deaf Students Gain Presidential Support for 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 tells of ‘hurtful’ rift from ‘Sex and the City’ co-star Sarah Jessica Parker
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
South Africa’s getting a new R3 billion Afrikaans university to feed demand
A major new Afrikaans university campus is taking shape in SA, reflecting growing demand for Afrikaans higher education in the country.

Entertainment
Power FM in trouble with the taxman? Radio station says ‘assets are not at risk at all’
Power FM says it has entered into an arrangement with Sars.

Entertainment
Almost 60% of survey respondents say they are worse off after December
Consumers were warned about spending too much over December and many listened, but most are still worse off after the festivities.

Entertainment
SA U19s through to WC Super Six despite Windies U19 loss
The SA U19s sneak into the Super Six stage and will face Australia U19s and Sri Lanka U19s in their next two matches.

Entertainment
Weather alert: A warm day ahead with strong coastal winds in KZN
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 23 January 2026.

Science/Tech
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first smart city is only shacks and open fields
In six years, the only progress made at the site for the ambitious development was the erection of a fence.
Science/Tech
Nvidia Allegedly Sought ‘High-Speed Access’ To Pirated Book Library for AI Training
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
‘No Reasons To Own’: Software Stocks Sink on Fear of New AI Tool
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...

Science/Tech
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories (2026): Controllers, Cases, and More
Looking to jazz up your portable gaming experience? Here are the best accessories we’ve tested for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Motoring
South Africa’s crumbling roads are driving away tourists
The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

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

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz slashes prices by R140,000 in South Africa
Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.
Health
Some Immune Systems Defeat Cancer. Could That Become a Drug?
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
Dozens Are Sickened by a Rare Fungal Infection in Tennessee
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
I’m 26 and want to be sterilised over pregnancy sickness
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Kennedy, Kicking Off National Tour, Says He’s Not Running for President
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.